2027 Formal Methods Researcher Graduate Intern
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Researcher in Formal Methods, Graduate Intern, for the Cyber and Mission Technology Department within the Information Systems and Cyber Division. The Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD) staff couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our IC, DoD, and civilian customers. The Cyber and Mission Technology Department (CMTD) focuses on use-inspired basic research encompassing full-stack cyber and reasoning. As an intern within CMTD, you will be involved in fundamental research in formal methods applied to self-healing systems. Self-healing systems are fault-tolerant architectures that explicitly account for malicious actors, baking in assumptions such as intentional correlated failures. This internship will focus on creating novel research in formal methods to develop computationally viable deterministic mathematical/logical guarantees for real-time generated patches. You will take an active part in shifting the cybersecurity landscape in favor of the defender.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university program pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in mathematics, logic, computer science, computing and information systems, electrical engineering, computer engineering or related discipline
- Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Master's or Ph.D. degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
- Bachelor's degree completed by internship start date
- Hands-on experience with formal methods.
- Willingness to publish in a peer-reviewed journal
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
- U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
- Transcripts required.
Nice To Haves
- Publications
- GPA 3.5 or higher
- Active security clearance
Responsibilities
- Work with CMTD leadership to create high-impact novel research in formal methods and functional demonstrations
- Conduct literature review on computationally viable formal methods
- Develop prototype illustrating novel research
- Create presentations for various audiences
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
- Training and mentorship will be provided
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
