Hardware Reverse Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

CACI International • Sterling, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CACI is seeking a Hardware Reverse Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 at our Sterling, VA location. You must be available to work 100% on-site. You will help perform important reverse engineering and vulnerability research to help our exploitation mission. You will work, both independently and as part of a team, to drive development and hone new skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced professionals to enhance the nation's cybersecurity posture.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering/Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required clearance
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++
• Experience with software-development tools and version-control systems (e.g., Git)
• PCB design and/or PCB population
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Digital signals processing experience
• Previous internship/co-op work experience
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Apply reverse engineering principles to hardware through hardware teardown and inspection
• Use a logic analyzer to assess hardware characteristics
• Use various programmers and debugging tools to extract data from hardware
• Configure RF characteristics on Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Radios to record signals
• Learn to demodulate and process RF signals
• Document reverse engineering methodologies, procedures, and results meticulously for customer presentations and internal reviews
• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and customers

Benefits

• Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
• We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities.
• Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families.
• At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees