Internship – Reverse Engineer – Offensive Cyber Capabilities

Description

Do you love to understand how things work from the inside out?

Do you love to understand how things work from the inside out?

Are you a creative engineer who wants to learn reverse engineering and exploit development?

If so, we believe you can make an impact interning with us for the summer! We're looking for motivated and enthusiastic engineers who are excited to dive deep into complex embedded systems, discover vulnerabilities, and build offensive cyber capabilities that solve national security challenges. Our interns work on real problems alongside world-class experts. If you want the chance to tackle problems that others consider impossible, we’d love to have you join our team at APL!

• Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of reverse engineering
• Perform deep investigation of software, firmware, and hardware
• Collaborate with teammates to develop exploits against embedded systems
• Gain experience giving technical presentations

• Are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Have an excellent academic record with knowledge of fundamental topics such as computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures
• Are skilled with one or more programming languages
• Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges
• Are excited to learn new tools, platforms, and programming languages
• Are able to obtain an Interim Top Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

• Are pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Have experience using debuggers and reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA, and Binary Ninja
• Participate in hackathons, CTFs, cybersecurity clubs or other relevant extracurriculars
• Have relevant internship experience
• Have experience applying AI systems to reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development
• Understand Unix/Linux operating systems
• Are familiar with assembly language
• Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other…