Software Engineering Residency Program

Bluestaq•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bluestaq Software Engineering Residency Program is an 11.5-week, paid, cohort-based program designed to transition early-career developers into full-time Bluestaq Associate Software Engineers. Residents will work on real backlog items for U.S. Space Force customers, guided by a mentor, and will present their capstone project to Bluestaq engineering leadership. The program runs from January 11 through March 31, 2027, with residents working 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Requirements

Final-year undergraduate and master's students (graduating by January 2027), recent graduates in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Software development experience through coursework, personal projects, bootcamp work, or prior internships.
Experience with software development and scripting languages.
Familiarity with front-end/back-end technologies, data storage solutions, and cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or MS Azure.
Ability to work in a team-centric environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proactive approach to problem-solving.
Passion for big data technologies and excitement to work with cloud infrastructures.
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Availability to work full-time on-site for the entire program duration (January 11 – March 31, 2027).

Nice To Haves

Current TS/SCI Clearance holders are strongly encouraged to apply.
Bluestaq will sponsor eligible candidates through the clearance process based on program needs.

Responsibilities

Work on real backlog items for U.S. Space Force customers.
Explore multiple technologies and contribute to impactful projects.
Pair with experienced engineers to learn data storage solutions, front-end and back-end technologies, and cloud-based infrastructure.
Complete structured milestones including an onboarding week, a midpoint demo, and a capstone presentation.
Present capstone work to Bluestaq engineering leadership.