2027 Defensive Cyber Operations Undergrad Intern

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 34 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation

401(k) with company match

Resumo da oferta

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking an undergrad intern for its Cyberspace Combat Department in El Segundo, CA. This paid internship runs full-time onsite, delivering hands-on experience in defensive cyber operations for space systems.

You'll work on capabilities for Space Vehicles, use Docker, Kubernetes, and AI tools, and perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering. A government clearance and US citizenship are required, with transcripts due at application.

Qualificações

• Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited college/university pursuing a related Bachelor's degree.
• Availability to work a minimum of 10 weeks and return to studies afterward.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Interest in reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Experience with Python, C, or Rust and containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsabilidades

• Research and develop on-board defensive capabilities for Space Vehicles.
• Build prototype tools to improve cybersecurity posture of mission systems using containerization, cloud and AI.
• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on space-related software.
• Interact with customers, communicate progress, findings, and provide demonstrations.

Conhecimentos

Python

C

Rust

Docker

Kubernetes

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Reverse engineering

Security clearance

US citizenship

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related program

Ferramentas

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation is hiring a Defensive Cyber Operations Undergrad Intern position for the Cyberspace Combat Department (CCD) in the Information Systems and Cyber Division (ISCD).

This position will be full-time, 100% onsite at our office in El Segundo, CA

Job Summary

ISCD staff members couple the latest in information system technologies, such as elastic compute clouds, containerization, microservices, real-time operating systems, and visualization frameworks, with expertise in cyber security, software architecture, software engineering, data science, Artificial Intelligence, process improvement, and software development to deliver responsive, resilient, high-performance software intensive systems to our Intelligence Community, DoD, and civilian customers. Interns will join our growing team of cybersecurity engineers who design, implement, and deploy cyber solutions to defend our nation’s most valuable assets in space. We support a variety of customers including the Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC), the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), and other civil customers (e.g. NASA) in order to resolve unique challenges in protecting their ground networks and satellite systems from sophisticated adversaries.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Research and develop on-board defensive capabilities to protect Space Vehicles
• Build innovative prototype tools and techniques to improve the cybersecurity posture of mission systems using current technologies such as containerization, cloud, and AI
• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on space related software
• Proactively interact with customers by communicating project status, technical findings, and give technical demonstrations.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed. Training and mentorship will be provided.

What You Need to be Successful

• Currently enrolled full time at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related program
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full- time after completion of the internship.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Interest in reverse engineering and vulnerability research
• Experience with building small to mid-size projects with Python, C, or Rust
• Experience with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government.
• U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
• Transcripts required

How You Can Stand Out

• Security+ or any other security certifications
• Hands‑on experience working with Ghidra or Ida Pro
• Experience working with ground or space related technology
• Active participant in Capture‑The‑Flag events
• Active security clearance
• GPA 3.5 or higher
• Temporary housing assistance is not available

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $25.00 - $30.00 Pay Basis: Hourly

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results
• Ways

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Right Place

The Aerospace Corporation has over 26 locations nationwide, which allows us to build a workforce that will nurture the best ideas, and generate the most novel innovations and solutions to our nation’s toughest space enterprise challenges.

Right Path

Aerospace covers all stages of the space lifecycle, from concept to operations. We believe our people are our most valuable resource and that’s why we propel our employees forward in their careers through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Right Purpose

We can all serve a mission much greater than ourselves, and at Aerospace that is exactly what we do. By hiring the industry’s most preeminent scientists and engineers, Aerospace advances emerging technologies that protect some of the most critical missions on Earth and above it.

Aerospace employees working in organizations with technical responsibilities are required to obtain a Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.