About the role#
Bluestaq is launching a graduate research sponsorship in partnership with North Dakota State University. This program connects academic research to national security mission impact. You will conduct research beginning in Fall 2026 and complete a paid summer internship in 2027. This role involves work with Large Language Models, Data Sourcing and Tagging, Knowledge Graphs, Agentic AI, Natural Language Processing, and Prompt Engineering.
What you'll do#
- Conduct research in focus areas defined by Bluestaq.
- Work independently and with NDSU faculty advisors.
- Participate in research that has immediate mission impact.
- Receive hands-on mentorship and real-world application experience.
- Complete a paid summer internship at our headquarters as a direct continuation of your research.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or incoming status as an M.S. or Ph.D. student at North Dakota State University.
- Target disciplines include Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Software and Security Engineering.
- A strong academic record and an interest in applying AI and data to national security challenges.
- Selection through a joint Bluestaq and NDSU review process.
- U.S. citizenship is required to be eligible for a security clearance.
Location & details#
- Academic-year research takes place at NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota.
- The mandatory summer internship is on-site at Bluestaq headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Bluestaq retains full ownership of all intellectual property developed under the sponsorship.
About Bluestaq
Bluestaq builds secure data infrastructure for defense, commercial, healthcare, and space organizations. The company focuses on data management across cloud, hybrid, and edge environments. Founded in 2018, it maintains headquarters in Colorado Springs. It currently employs between 51 and 200 people.
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