Cyber Emulation Engineer Co-Op

STR • Woburn, MA

6h • $52,000 - $79,000

About The Position

STR is hiring a Cyber Emulation Engineer Co-Op who will work as part of project teams with mentorship from experienced staff starting July 1st, 2026. Co-Ops will also collaborate with technical experts to solve problems related to emulation, reverse engineering, binary analysis, software development, vulnerability research and cyber defense. Additional duties will include providing support on all phases of projects, problem design, solution discovery, development of prototype algorithms and systems in software and/or hardware experimentation and data analysis and system implementation/integration for test and fielded systems. Our employees are the reason for STR’s continued success. You'll be paired with a mentor and have the opportunity to work on projects with our staff that involve solving hard problems that enhance our nation's security. Have you emulated GBA or other games on your computer and want to learn how emulation works and how it can be applied to vulnerability research? Are you someone who is motivated and excited by having the opportunity to learn and grow your skill set? Do you want to join forces with other researchers, scientists, and engineers in your field of study and apply your knowledge and skills working on projects that solve real problems? If you answered ‘yes' to any of these questions, then apply to our Co-Op role today! STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at [email protected] and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• Strong academic record and interest in system emulation, virtualization or other security-related topics
• Hands on experience with or coursework in systems programming and the ability to read and write assembly
• Proficiency in Python for software development
• Background/experience in one of the following areas: emulation, reverse engineering, binary analysis, software development, vulnerability research and cyber defense.
• Enrollment in a BS, MS or PhD degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline

Nice To Haves

• Experience with debugging and dynamic analysis of software/firmware
• Knowledge of additional programming languages: C, C++, non-x86 assembly
• Hands-on experience with or coursework in QEMU, virtualization, or reverse engineering tools

Responsibilities

• providing support on all phases of projects
• problem design
• solution discovery
• development of prototype algorithms and systems in software and/or hardware experimentation
• data analysis
• system implementation/integration for test and fielded systems

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees