Wardstone Verified
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Engineering Intern
El SegundoOnsiteFull TimeJunior / Entry-level$34–$36 /hrPosted 20 days agoHidden Gem · YC Startup
Required skills
- Aerospace Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Physics
- Python
- MATLAB
- modeling
- data analysis
Nice to have
- controls
- GNC
- flight simulation
- CAD
- FEA
- CFD
Role summary
Wardstone is seeking engineering interns to work on real hardware, from concept to test, on their first interceptor, Hailstorm. Interns will be treated as engineers, owning real tasks that affect flight hardware and simulations, and participating in tests. Depending on background, interns may work on mechanical design, structural analysis, rocket motor design, aerodynamics, GNC algorithms, radar signal processing, avionics, manufacturing, or data analysis. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant engineering or science degree, graduating in December 2027 or later, have project experience, be curious and self-directed, and proficient in Python or MATLAB. U.S. person status is required.
**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.
## Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $34 – $36 per hour.
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.
## Compensation
The base pay range for this role is $34 – $36 per hour.
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