2027 - Cybersecurity Engineering Intern - Sophomore, Junior, Senior

HII's Mission Technologies division•Dayton, OH

1d•$38,963 - $70,180

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners. Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Huntington Ingalls Industries, Mission Technologies (HII-MT) is seeking a cybersecurity engineering intern with a solid technical foundation in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or embedded systems. This role involves hands-on support of cyber test and evaluation, with opportunities to work alongside engineers and analysts engaged in reverse engineering, software/firmware analysis, and prototype development.

Requirements

Working towards degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
Strong interest in cybersecurity, software analysis, and/or embedded systems.
Familiarity with basic programming (e.g., Python, C, or C++) and command-line interfaces (Linux/Unix).
Interest in assembling/disassembling hardware or software systems for analysis and experimentation.
Willingness to work in a secure environment and follow established security procedures (e.g., restricted use of electronic devices, compliance with physical and cyber security protocols).
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance with enhanced security checks.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to reverse engineering tools and techniques, including Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja
Familiarity with operating system internals, including Linux, bootloaders, UEFI/BIOS, or embedded firmware.
A hacker mindset with interest in network protocols, penetration testing, and hands-on experimentation (e.g., Capture the Flag competitions).
Experience with low-level development or analysis, such as socket programming, kernel-mode code, or microcontrollers (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino).
Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and basic cryptography.
Comfortable analyzing machine-level artifacts such as assembly, binary formats, and hex dumps.
Ability to understand and navigate existing codebases, including interpreting software architecture, object-oriented design patterns, and system interactions; familiarity with design tools such as UML diagrams or software modeling techniques.
Familiarity with software engineering practices, including version control and documentation tools (e.g., GitLab, Confluence).
Ability to create and lead technical presentations for management and decision makers.
Humble confidence, with a desire to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

Assist with the reverse engineering of software, firmware, and hardware systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
Support cyber testing and experimentation on both operational and prototype platforms in a lab environment.
Contribute to the identification and reporting of cyber risks and vulnerabilities in embedded, networked, and RF-connected systems.
Develop automation tools and analysis scripts (e.g., Python, Bash).
Participate in technical discussions.
Document findings.
Work collaboratively with engineers and mentors to advance the team’s mission.