AI Security Research Intern – Summer 2027

Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The AI Security Research Intern will work within the Threat Analysis Directorate in CERT, collaborating with security experts to advance methods for analyzing, assuring, and countering software systems in support of national security. The intern will investigate and evaluate AI systems in the areas of AI assurance, AI red teaming, and AI digital forensics, response, and mitigation. The intern will participate in project reviews, incorporate feedback into research and analysis, document and present work products, and help develop solutions to operational and mission-based challenges. The position is onsite at Carnegie Mellon University's Pittsburgh office five days a week during the summer of 2027.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a degree-granting program.
• Be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Be able to work an internship during the summer.
• Be able to work onsite at the SEI Pittsburgh office five days a week.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Have a solid understanding of AI/ML, including generative AI.
• Have basic proficiency in a programming language, preferably Python.
• Be familiar with common AI/ML software packages and tools, such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Be able to collaborate with professional engineers and researchers internally and externally.
• Be willing to learn new technologies with cross-functional teams.
• Be subject to a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with programming languages, preferably Python.
• Experience training AI/ML models.
• Experience with adversarial machine-learning techniques.
• Experience red-teaming cyber and/or AI systems.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts.
• Experience clearly documenting and communicating findings.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and evaluate AI systems for AI assurance, red teaming, and AI digital forensics, response, and mitigation.
• Participate in project reviews and gather feedback on research and analysis approaches.
• Revise, thoroughly document, and present research and analysis work products.
• Help develop solutions to operational and mission-based challenges.
• Perform AI security research and development (80% of the job function).
• Document results (20% of the job function).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed