2027 Defensive Cyber Operations Grad Intern
The Aerospace Corporation3 days ago
El Segundo, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Research and develop onboard defensive capabilities to protect space vehicles.
- Build prototype cybersecurity tools and techniques to improve the security posture of mission systems.
- Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on space-related software.
- Interact with customers by communicating project status and technical findings and giving technical demonstrations.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in an advanced degree program while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or a related program.
- Available to work full time for at least 10 weeks outside the university term and return to a full-time degree program after the internship.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Interest in reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
- Experience building small- to mid-size projects with Python, C, or Rust.
- Experience with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Transcripts are required.
- Preferred qualifications include Security+ or another security certification, hands-on Ghidra or IDA Pro experience, ground or space technology experience, Capture-The-Flag participation, an active security clearance, and a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Benefits
- Full-time, 100% onsite work in El Segundo, California.
- Minimum internship duration of 10 weeks outside the university term.
- Training and mentorship are provided.
- Temporary housing assistance is not available.
- Benefits may include health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time and vacation, standard and alternate work schedules, 401(k) contributions, flexible spending accounts, variable pay, relocation assistance, professional development programs, and education assistance.
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About The Aerospace Corporation
The Aerospace Corporation is a nonprofit operator of a federally funded research and development center, providing independent systems engineering, research, and mission assurance for U.S. government space programs. It supports defense, civil, and some commercial customers across satellites, launch vehicles, ground systems, remote sensing, and cyber. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, it advises on acquisition, design, testing, and operations to improve reliability of national security space systems.