The Role
Engineering interns support space and missile-defense systems across simulation, modeling, hardware prototyping, embedded software, controls, sensing, data analysis, trade studies, design reviews, and field testing. They work directly with founders and engineers on flight hardware and real-world system development.
Summary Generated by Built In
Overview
We’re looking for engineering interns who want to work on real hardware, from concept to test. You’ll join one of our engineering teams and work directly with the founders and full-time engineers on Hailstorm, our first interceptor.
Interns at Wardstone are treated as engineers. You’ll own real tasks, your work will affect flight hardware and simulations, and you’ll take part in tests.
What You’ll Work On
Depending on your background and interests, you may work on:
- Mechanical design, structural analysis, and building hardware and test fixtures.
- Solid rocket motor design, testing, and data analysis.
- Aerodynamic analysis, CFD, and building aerodynamic databases.
- Guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, and 6DOF simulation.
- Radar signal processing and target tracking.
- Avionics, including board design, bring-up, and testing.
- Manufacturing processes and production planning.
- Analysis of data from test campaigns.
Who We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, graduating [December 2027 or later].
- Has built and delivered real projects, such as student rocketry, Formula SAE, robotics, research, or personal projects.
- Curious, self-directed, and motivated by real-world impact.
- Proficient in Python or MATLAB for modeling and data analysis.
- Must be a U.S. person as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual).
Bonus Points
- Experience with controls, GNC, or flight simulation.
- CAD, FEA, or CFD experience.
- Solid rocket motor experience or high-power rocketry certification (NAR or Tripoli).
- Embedded systems, PCB design, or hardware bring-up.
- Signal processing or radar experience.
- Hands-on lab, shop, or field testing experience.
The base pay range for this role is $34 – $36 per hour.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field
- Relevant background in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, chemical, robotics, computer science, or physics
- Demonstrated delivery on previous extracurricular engineering projects
- Experience using MATLAB or Python for modeling and data analytics
- US Person or Lawful Permanent Resident status
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The Company
What We Do
Wardstone develops modular, mass-producible interceptor platforms for air and missile defense. Its systems are designed to match interceptor performance to mission requirements, reduce costs, and support scalable production. The company is developing surface- and space-based interceptors, including satellites intended to kinetically defeat air-breathing, ballistic, and hypersonic missile threats while complementing existing defense systems. Its architecture uses interchangeable components that can be upgraded and manufactured at scale.
