Summer Research Intern

Overview of Opportunity

Join our Trusted Electronics team for a hands-on internship focused on developing innovative solutions for embedded devices in security applications. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and researchers to bring proof-of-concept technologies to real-world solutions. We are seeking several interns for this 12-week internship program, which will be conducted onsite in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

Support reverse engineering and vulnerability research efforts across software, hardware, and networked systems.

Assist in identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential security vulnerabilities.

Conduct technical research related to network exploitation, RF technologies, and cybersecurity.

Collaborate with engineers and researchers to develop tools, troubleshoot technical challenges, and document findings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Familiarity with at least one of the following:

Modern development languages such as Python, C, C++, or Embedded C

Software-hardware interfaces and embedded system development

Strong communication skills and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Academic or hands-on experience with reverse engineering and/or vulnerability research.

Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies

Exposure to radio frequency (RF) technologies, wireless communications, or signal analysis.

Experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja or, IDA Pro, or participation in cybersecurity research projects or CTF competitions.

Clearance/Citizenship:

Due to the nature of our work US Citizenship is required.

The projected pay range listed for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of rate.

Pay Range

$25—$40 USD