Student Mission Assurance Assistant - System Safety

Company: Space Dynamics Laboratory
Location: Logan
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Job ID 8372

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a detailed and proactive student to work part-time as a Mission Assurance Assistant. The selected candidate will primarily be responsible for supporting NASA, International Space Station (ISS), and Department of Defense (DoD) system safety efforts for contract / mission compliance and safety review processes. Work will include acting as safety witness for critical operations, being a member of a mishap investigation team, supporting hardware assembly and transit activities in cleanroom environments, and extensive desk work participating in requirement reviews and process documentation writing. Additional mission assurance related duties will be assigned as needed.

Team participation skills, personal interaction skills, and the ability to consistently perform job functions at moments of peak activity will be weighted heavily in the hiring process.

Duties performed will support contracts for development of flight deliverables (electrical, mechanical, and software) for spaceflight and defense applications.

Minimum Requirements
Must be a current USU student
Willing to perform work with emphasis on consistency, attention to detail, and completion of thorough documentation
Interact constructively with others to communicate and resolve safety issues
Ability to perform established work priorities with minimal direct supervision
Basic knowledge/skill with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain a US Government Security Clearance

Qualified applicants will need to submit a cover letter and resume.

Student Scholar Program: SDL provides unique opportunities for student employees, such as hands-on experience and our Student Scholar program. The Student Scholar program provides SDL student employees with opportunities to expand their knowledge, extend their work experience, and engage with the community.

SDL supports a variety of missions, including NASA's vision to reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind and the Department of Defense's aim to protect our Nation on the ground, in the air, and in space. Our sensors, satellites, software systems, and science and engineering play an essential role in some important missions you've heard of, and others that you haven't. Join our team in our seventh decade of delivering mission success.

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

EOE including Disability and Vet

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