Engineering Intern - Space and Missile Defense

About Wardstone

The Modular Interceptor Platform

Tech

Wardstone’s product is a low-cost, modular interceptor for air and missile defense. It is built on a common airframe that can be configured with a mission-tailored seeker, propulsion, and payload modules. It defeats air-breathing and cruise missile threats at a fraction of the cost of exquisite interceptors, adding affordable magazine depth to existing air defense systems.

The role

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 OnDepending 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 reviewsInterns 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 REQUIREDBonus 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

Skills

• MATLAB
• Python
• Sensor integration