Vulnerability Researcher Intern

Job Summary

Nightwing is looking for interns interested in a career focused on offensive cyber practices as a Vulnerability Researcher. This position is onsite.

• Growth in knowledge of target being researched
• Regular documentation on research results
• Evaluation of research results
• Modifications to research tools and directions
• Productizing successful research to deliver to a customer

• Understanding of OS Internals (any major OS)
• Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire‑level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
• Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
• Experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Hex Rays, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or objdump
• Experience using debuggers such as gdb, Win Dbg, Olly Dbg
• Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems
• Candidates must be professional, self‑starters, possess a positive attitude, and work well with engineering and technician teams

• GPA of 3.0+ in a 4.0 grade scale
• Experience with C or C++
• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), typically Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related area

U.S. citizenship is required. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.