Space Defense Systems Intern — Hands-on Engineering

Wardstone

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship from founders and engineers
Exposure to full engineering lifecycle
Competitive compensation for interns

Job summary

A space defense tech startup is seeking engineering interns to work on cutting-edge projects related to missile defense systems. Interns will engage in physics-based simulations, hardware testing, and collaborate directly with founders and engineers. Candidates should be pursuing relevant degrees and possess skills in MATLAB or Python. The role offers competitive compensation and valuable experience at the national security level.

Qualifications

  • Seeking candidates pursuing degrees in engineering, physics, or related fields.
  • Must have experience in MATLAB or Python for modeling and data analytics.
  • Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Work on physics-based simulations and modeling.
  • Engage in hardware prototyping and testing.
  • Analyze data from test campaigns.
  • Participate in system-level trade studies and design reviews.

Skills

MATLAB
Python
Curiosity
Self-directed

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in engineering, physics, or a related technical field

Job description

A space defense tech startup is seeking engineering interns to work on cutting-edge projects related to missile defense systems. Interns will engage in physics-based simulations, hardware testing, and collaborate directly with founders and engineers. Candidates should be pursuing relevant degrees and possess skills in MATLAB or Python. The role offers competitive compensation and valuable experience at the national security level.
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