Intern - Hardware​/Embedded Security Engineer

Internship Overview

Join us as a Hardware Security & embedded systems intern s part‑time internship (20 hrs/week for ~3 months) focuses on hands‑on lab work analyzing embedded devices, firmware, and hardware security for utilities and energy solutions.

• Work hands‑on with embedded devices in a lab setting to support security outcomes for products used in Utilities & Energy environments.
• Interact with microcontroller‑based systems via JTAG, SWD, UART, and analyze communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART) to understand system behavior and security aspects.
• Assist with firmware workflows: extraction, flashing, low‑level debugging for agile iteration.
• Support hardware‑assisted testing and validation activities, documenting steps and outcomes.
• Contribute to firmware analysis and security assessment, including basic static and dynamic analysis.
• Participate in hardware security testing (device interfaces, physical attack surfaces) following responsible testing standards.
• Support validation of secure boot and hardware root of trust concepts.
• Assist with threat modeling activities, capture risks, assumptions, and recommended mitigations.
• Document findings and remediation recommendations in clear, actionable format.

• Currently enrolled in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related program with an embedded/hardware focus.
• Foundational understanding of microcontrollers and embedded system concepts.
• Familiarity with C/C++ programming and basic software engineering practices.
• Interest in firmware, hardware interaction, and low‑level system behavior.
• Comfort working with lab equipment and safe lab practices.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and collaboration skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

• Experience with debugging interfaces such as JTAG, SWD, UART.
• Experience with embedded development or firmware projects.
• Familiarity with firmware analysis concepts and/or secure coding practices.
• Experience using logic analyzers and oscilloscopes.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles related to embedded devices.
• Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and contribute process improvement ideas.

Travel: 0–10% of time. This is a typical office job with no special physical requirements; the role is safety sensitive.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1‑800‑635‑5461 or email