Computer Security Research Intern - Summer

Job Description

Reporting to the Cyber Research and Development team, you will perform hands on experience in hardware reverse engineering, focused on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within firmware and software. Interns will assist in disassembling and analyzing circuit boards, processors, and embedded systems to uncover weaknesses, support vulnerability assessments, and help document findings and mitigation strategies under the mentorship of senior researchers.

Reporting to the Cyber Research and Development team, you will perform hands on experience in hardware reverse engineering, focused on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities within firmware and software. Interns will assist in disassembling and analyzing circuit boards, processors, and embedded systems to uncover weaknesses, support vulnerability assessments, and help document findings and mitigation strategies under the mentorship of senior researchers. This team works a 9x80 schedule onsite at our Idaho Falls Campus.

Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability.

• Undergraduate freshman-senior, Masters, or PhD student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related degree
• A minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and number of credits
• You are required to show a demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.
• Applicants are subject to the requirements of DOE O 142.3B, Unclassified Foreign National Access Program.

• Undergraduate Internships ($26.94/hour - $32.41/hour)
• Masters Internships ($35.34/hour - $37.73/hour)
• PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($36.83/hour - $39.33/hour)
• PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($38.65/hour - $41.29/hour)
• Multi-Level: Internships are typically multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, type on a keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Paid holiday time off
• Travel reimbursement may be available for eligible interns

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential…