Senior Cloud Engineer

Job ID: 5807A
Date Posted: January 26, 2026

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to support the engineering, implementation, testing, and delivery of cloud-enabled satellite ground system solutions using SDL’s Information Systems Engineering practices. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on expertise in cloud-based services, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
This role works closely with a diverse set of stakeholders to design, deploy, and integrate, secure, scalable cloud architectures and mission-critical information system solutions. This role focuses on engineering execution and requirements management.

This position is on-site, non-remote at our North Logan, UT or our Albuquerque, NM location. On-site work is required due to classified systems, hardware integration, and secure lab environments.

To view the Albuquerque, NM posting click here.

Key Responsibilities:

• Owns stakeholder requirements engineering, ensuring requirements are correctly elicited, decomposed, traced, verified, and implemented
• Develops engineering descriptions that translate verified requirements into detailed, buildable designs
• Conducts trade studies, alternatives analysis, and gap analysis driven by requirements
• Implements cloud infrastructure and services using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Designs, builds, and maintains automation and CI/CD pipelines supporting cloud platforms and mission services
• Integrates cloud systems with networking, identity, security, and data services prioritizing cloud native solutions
• Supports security, compliance, and accreditation activities during design and implementation
• Documents engineering decisions and rationale
• Identifies and mitigates technical risks throughout the system lifecycle
• Supports operations and sustainment by delivering well-documented, maintainable systems

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering science with 10+ years of experience, or master’s with 8+ years
• Demonstrated experience owning requirements engineering for complex information systems
• Proven ability to translate stakeholder requirements into implementable technical designs
• Strong hands-on experience implementing cloud and hybrid systems in AWS (or equivalent)
• Experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of networking, identity, security architecture, and system integration
• Demonstrated experience with automation, optimization, and CI/CD pipeline architecture
• Experience migrating or integrating on-premises systems with cloud-based services
• Ability to document, communicate, and justify engineering decisions

• Experience supporting security compliance and accreditation activities
• Experience with container platforms and orchestration (EKS, AKS, Kubernetes)
• Experience with Agile methodologies to define requirements and develop systems
• Experience with national security and Air Force space and ground systems
• Experience with Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC)
• Knowledge of satellite communication protocols and standards
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices related to satellite operations
• Experience with satellite ground station equipment, including antennas and RF systems
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and their integration with ground systems
• Familiarity with model-based system engineering (MBSE) principles, methodologies and supporting tools

• $116,000 - $160,000
  • Salary commensurate based on education and relevant experience

This range serves as a general guideline and may vary based on factors such as role, level, location, market conditions, and individual qualifications, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range displayed in the job advertisement reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries across all US locations. Specific salary details for a candidate’s preferred location can be provided by the recruiter or HR manager during the hiring process.

Why Join SDL?
*SDL offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our Benefits Page to learn more about what we offer.

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 14 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.