Cyber Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Join our team to help protect the software that controls and monitors mission-critical payload systems. As an intern, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to identify cybersecurity risks, evaluate security controls, and support the development of resilient systems. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute throughout the product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and testing. You will work on real cybersecurity and engineering challenges that support secure, reliable payload operations. You will help assess systems for vulnerabilities, evaluate potential threats, and recommend mitigations. You will collaborate with cyber, software, systems, hardware, and test engineers in a hands-on engineering environment. You will support security testing, system hardening, and the documentation of cybersecurity requirements and findings. You will learn how cybersecurity is integrated into mission-critical systems with a focus on resilience, safety, and quality.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline
- Sophomore or higher standing preferred
- U.S. citizenship is required
- Pursuing a degree in cyber security, computer science, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with at least one scripting/programming language, such as Bash, Python, C/C++, or others
- An interest in understanding how complex systems work and how to protect them against cyber threats
- A thoughtful, collaborative approach to solving problems and communicating your ideas
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn in a fast-moving technical environment
Nice To Haves
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire
- Experience through coursework, projects, clubs, or internships with security testing, vulnerability analysis, system hardening, or cybersecurity labs
- Familiarity with Linux or Windows administration, networking, version control, or scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Exposure to cybersecurity tools for packet analysis, vulnerability scanning, security monitoring, or offensive security
- Interest in embedded systems, systems engineering, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries
- A passion for investigating technical challenges, documenting findings, and helping teams develop practical security solutions
Responsibilities
- Identify cybersecurity risks
- Evaluate security controls
- Support the development of resilient systems
- Contribute throughout the product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and testing
- Assess systems for vulnerabilities
- Evaluate potential threats
- Recommend mitigations
- Collaborate with cyber, software, systems, hardware, and test engineers
- Support security testing
- Support system hardening
- Support the documentation of cybersecurity requirements and findings
- Learn how cybersecurity is integrated into mission-critical systems
Benefits
- Highly competitive benefits
- Flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
