Software Engineering Residency Program
Bluestaq US External2 months ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Work 40 hours per week on real software backlog items supporting systems used by U.S. Space Force customers.
- Explore and contribute across multiple software languages, front-end and back-end technologies, data-storage solutions, and cloud platforms.
- Pair with experienced engineers and participate in onboarding, structured milestones, a midpoint demo, and a capstone presentation.
- Present capstone work directly to Bluestaq engineering leadership.
Requirements
- Be a final-year associate, undergraduate, or master's student graduating by January 2027, or a recent graduate in a related field.
- Have software development experience through coursework, personal projects, bootcamp work, or prior internships.
- Have experience with software development and scripting languages and familiarity with front-end, back-end, data-storage, and cloud technologies.
- Be able to work full-time onsite for the entire January 11–March 31, 2027 program.
- Be able to obtain a security clearance; an active TS/SCI clearance may be required.
- Demonstrate teamwork, communication, proactive problem-solving, and interest in big-data technologies and cloud infrastructure.
Benefits
- Paid 11.5-week temporary residency running January 11 through March 31, 2027, with a possible full-time conversion based on performance and business need.
- Full-time onsite schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Eligible for sick pay under the Colorado Healthy Families & Workplaces Act; not eligible for 401(k), medical, dental, or vision benefits during the residency.
- Relocation assistance is available for full-time positions.
- Eligible candidates may receive employer sponsorship through the security-clearance process based on program needs.
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About Bluestaq US External
Bluestaq builds data integration and management platforms that break down silos and deliver time-critical information across defense, government, and commercial environments. Its software and secure infrastructure support space domain awareness and satellite command-and-control workflows, including work with U.S. Space Force programs. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, it operates globally with teams in London, Brisbane, and Canberra, and is privately held.