What the role involves
Wardstone is a space defense-tech startup building next-generation systems to protect the United States and its allies from advanced missile threats. We design, build, and test both ground and space-based hardware.
We’re looking for engineering interns from top schools who want to work on real world systems from concept to testing.
What You’ll Work On
Depending on your background and interests, you may work on
- Physics-based simulation and modeling (orbital mechanics, intercept dynamics, guidance & control)
- Hardware prototyping and testing (mechanical, electrical, propulsion, sensing)
- Embedded software, controls, or autonomy
- Sensor systems (IR / EO), perception, and tracking
- Data analysis from test campaigns
- System-level trade studies and design reviews
- Interns are treated as engineers. Your work will directly with founders and full-time engineers, influence flight hardware, simulations, and participate in field tests.
- Who We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
- (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Robotics, Computer Science, Physics)
- Demonstrated delivery on previous extracurricular engineering projects
- Curious, self-directed, and motivated by real-world impact
- MATLAB or Python for modelling and data analytics
- US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Bonus points for experience with
- Controls, GNC, or orbital mechanics
- Embedded systems or hardware bring-up
- IR sensors, computer vision, or signal processing
- Hands-on lab, shop, or field testing experience
Why Wardstone
- Work on problems that matter at the national security level
- Direct mentorship from founders and full time engineers
- Exposure to the full engineering lifecycle from concept to testing
- Fast pace, high ownership, minimal bureaucracy
- Competitive compensation for interns
What they ask for
MATLABPythonSensor integration
About Wardstone
Wardstone is a space defense-tech company developing next-generation capabilities to protect the United States and its allies from missiles and other space-based threats. We design, build, and deploy satellites equipped with space-based interceptors to kinetically counter hypersonic and ballistic missiles.
Full Wardstone profileOther roles at Wardstone
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