Software Engineering Residency Program

Bluestaq US External•Colorado Springs, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bluestaq Software Engineering Residency Program is an 11.5-week, paid, cohort-based program built around one goal: turning promising early-career developers into full-time Bluestaq Associate Software Engineers. Residents will work on real backlog items on systems used by U.S. Space Force customers, guided by a dedicated engineer-mentor, and will present their capstone work 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 with a 30-minute lunch. Successful completion may lead to a full-time Associate Software Engineer role, contingent on performance and business need.

Requirements

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.
Capability of working 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 full program duration (January 11 – March 31, 2027).

Nice To Haves

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.
Experience with languages and tools such as Java, Python, Angular, Groovy, REST Services, GIT, PostgreSQL, Mongo, Athena, NiFi, Quarkus.
Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud, MS Azure, and AWS.
Current TS/SCI Clearance holders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Work on real backlog items on systems used by U.S. Space Force customers.
Contribute to impactful projects across multiple technology stacks.
Pair with experienced engineers to learn data storage solutions, front-end and back-end technologies, and cloud-based infrastructure.
Participate in structured milestones including an onboarding week, a midpoint demo, and a capstone presentation.
Present capstone work directly to Bluestaq engineering leadership.