Asal Naseri
Branch Head
I’m doing what I love doing, and it’s mostly play, not work, for me because I enjoy doing it.
Mark Hoferitza
Electrical Engineer
The projects are exciting, challenging, and very fulfilling. I am doing what I have always wanted to do, in an industry I have always wanted to work in, with people I enjoy working with.
Ryan Martineau
Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer
The work I do is varied and interesting, and our culture is very open and collaborative. We work on challenging and exciting programs with a unique sense of community and teamwork.
Protecting Our Nation
SDL has been solving the technical challenges faced by the military, science community, and industry since 1959—that’s one year after NASA was founded. To do our part as a trusted agent of the Government, we are looking for talented individuals with strong engineering, technical, and/or leadership skills to help us make a world of difference.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At SDL, we take care of one another and our mission partners. SDL’s founders established a strong organizational vision that we achieve through our skilled and dedicated workforce. We believe that different talents, backgrounds, and perspectives strengthen our work environment and help the Lab deliver better results. SDL is committed to a culture where everyone is welcomed, respected, engaged, and equally positioned to succeed.
Where We Work
SDL headquarters is located near Utah State University in North Logan, Utah. Additional field offices are strategically located across the country.
North Logan, UT
SDL is headquartered in North Logan, Utah, an area with many opportunities for recreation and community involvement. The surrounding area offers world-class skiing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, swimming, fishing, and exploring. If the typical outdoor adventures don’t pique your interest, there are plenty of restaurants, farmers’ markets, fine arts, local sports teams, museums, and theater nearby. Whatever your pursuits, Utah is a wonderful place to call home.
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SDL’s Albuquerque location is positioned outside Kirtland Air Force Base. The city’s centuries-old blend of Spanish and Ancient Puebloan tribal history influences its traditions and cuisine today. As New Mexico’s largest city, Albuquerque is an economic center for cultural services, manufacturing, and military technology research and development. Its residents enjoy the area’s historic traditions and art, mild climate, and affordable living.
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SDL’s Dayton office is located near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Home of the Wright brothers, Dayton has a proud history of innovation in aviation and aerospace. Residents enjoy the city’s low cost of living, natural and recreational greenspace, the largest paved trail network in the country, and a robust fine arts culture.
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SDL’s Huntsville location is conveniently positioned outside Redstone Arsenal and next to Cummings Research Park—the second-largest research park in the country. Huntsville’s “Rocket City” reputation attracts STEM professionals to this green Appalachian region of northern Alabama. With mild winters, plentiful sunshine, and ample rainfall, Huntsville residents enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor entertainment options.
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SDL’s Stafford office is located near Marine Corps Base Quantico and within an hour’s drive of both Washington, DC, and Richmond. Living in Stafford, residents enjoy a slower pace while remaining close to nearby metropolitan areas. With abundant natural beauty, well-priced real estate, highly ranked schools, and much surrounding country to explore, Stafford is one of the fastest-growing counties in Virginia.
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