Cyber Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
General Dynamics Mission Systems30 days ago
Middletown, RI, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Identify cybersecurity risks and evaluate security controls for software controlling and monitoring mission-critical payload systems.
- Assess vulnerabilities and potential threats and recommend practical mitigations.
- Support security testing, system hardening, and documentation of cybersecurity requirements and findings.
- Contribute across the product lifecycle, including design, development, integration, and testing.
- Collaborate with cyber, software, systems, hardware, and test engineers in a hands-on engineering environment.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in an accredited degree program in computer engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, cybersecurity, computer science, or another related technical discipline.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology and familiarity with at least one scripting or programming language.
- Have an interest in understanding and protecting complex systems against cyber threats.
- Preferred qualifications include coursework, projects, clubs, or internships involving security testing, vulnerability analysis, system hardening, cybersecurity labs, Linux or Windows administration, networking, version control, or scripting.
- Preferred qualifications include exposure to packet analysis, vulnerability scanning, security monitoring, offensive security, embedded systems, systems engineering, aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industries.
- Be eligible to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance and access classified information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship with an onsite work arrangement at the Middletown, Rhode Island facility.
- Hourly pay range of $27.50-$30.70.
- Opportunity to work on real cybersecurity and engineering challenges alongside experienced engineers.
- Flexible work environment with contributions recognized and rewarded.
About General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and manufactures secure communications, C4ISR, cyber defense, and maritime/underwater systems used across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. It sells integrated hardware and software to U.S. and allied defense and intelligence agencies under government contracts and long-term programs. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and operates as a business unit of General Dynamics.