Engineering Intern - Space and Missile Defense

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