Student: Business Assistant in North Logan, Utah at Space Dynamics Laboratory

Job ID: 8403
Date Posted: June 9, 2026

Join the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) team, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking innovations! We are seeking applicants for a Business Assistant to provide support to the leadership of the C4ISR Division. The ideal candidate will be a creative thinker and be able to figure out solutions without direct oversight. Tasks include organization and preparation of meeting materials, tracking of program deliverables, program inventory, pulling and formatting weekly reports, deconfliction of schedules and SDL resources, student admin for confluence and support teams by updating information and exploring new ideas to improve functionality, and performing general clerical duties.

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Division delivers mission-critical solutions, specializing in cyber operations, information architecture, strategic deterrence, and ISR. Our division’s commitment to innovation and security enables us to provide critical solutions across defense, intelligence, and national security. Join our team and contribute to the next generation of defense technologies.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or other U.S. person
• Must be enrolled at Utah State University, with at least one year of school left
• Proficient with MS Office and other productivity tools
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision, as well as with a team
• Willingness to ask questions
• Must be able to work 15-20 hours per week during semesters and up to 40 hours per week during breaks
• Ability to make and maintain accountability to a work schedule

Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees to develop real-world experience and knowledge beyond the classroom through our Student Scholar Program. This program offers monthly technical workshops, outreach activities, and academic stipends to eligible student employees. All SDL student employees are invited to participate in the program to expand their professional network while supporting SDL's mission.

SDL delivers advanced multi-domain solutions to protect national security and enable scientific discovery. Our expertise in satellites, sensors and instruments, ground systems and data processing, and autonomous systems plays a critical role in missions supporting NASA and the Department of Defense. Join our team of engineers, scientists, technicians, and business professionals in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

At SDL, we strive to uphold a culture of respect, collaboration, empowerment, and accountability. We listen with open minds, seek to understand diverse perspectives, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. We work together by sharing knowledge, involving others, and offering support. We trust and empower our team members to take ownership, act with integrity, and be accountable. Above all, we deliver on our commitments to each other and to our mission partners.

The application window for this position is expected to remain open for approximately 7 days; however, it may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.