Cyber Software Engineering Intern — Impactful Defense

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students to join our internship program in cyber defense. You will work with senior staff to design and implement applications addressing sponsor problems and explore new research areas for practical impact.

You will develop cybersecurity solutions across domains, demonstrate strong teamwork, and learn to communicate findings to management and government stakeholders.

Qualifikationen

• Enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD program in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or other cybersecurity related technical degree.
• Have experience developing software using Java/Kotlin, Python, C#, Rust, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to work in teams.
• Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale.
• Are able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a Top Secret Clearance. If selected, you will be subjected to a government security investigation, and you should meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information up to the Top Secret level. Eligibility requirements include US citizenship

Aufgaben

• Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of developing cyber capabilities
• Collaborate with full-time staff and other interns to design and implement applications that address sponsor problems
• Develop novel approaches to solving cybersecurity challenges in operational environments
• Explore promising new research areas and seek ways to apply ideas to today’s problems
• Share approaches and methods with others team members, APL management, and government decision makers

Kenntnisse

Java/Kotlin

Python

C#

Rust

Go

JavaScript/TypeScript

C/C++

Ausbildung

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in CS/Engineering/Math or cybersecurity

Jobbeschreibung

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) invites motivated students to join our internship program in cyber defense. You will work with senior staff to design and implement applications addressing sponsor problems and explore new research areas for practical impact.

You will develop cybersecurity solutions across domains, demonstrate strong teamwork, and learn to communicate findings to management and government stakeholders.