Cyber Systems Research Intern: Exploitation & Security Tools

MIT Lincoln Laboratory

Lexington (MA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 61,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks an Cyber System Exploitation Intern for the Summer Research Program 2027. You will contribute to cybersecurity tool development, reverse engineering, and analysis of critical systems for national security.

You will prototype techniques and communicate findings through writing and presentations. The internship emphasizes hands-on research, mentorship, and professional development with a focus on offensive/defensive cyber research, vulnerability discovery, and tool

Qualifications

Two of: Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Programming Languages, Mathematics or Algorithms.
Proficiency in Python and C/C++ programming.
Rising junior or senior in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related program.

Responsibilities

Perform reverse engineering and exploiting software and hardware systems relevant to U.S. government operations.
Research areas include cyber tool prototyping, vulnerability discovery, static/dynamic analysis, and software protection mechanisms.
Communicate research through writing, presentations, and hands-on training sessions to non-domain experts.
Contribute to development of cybersecurity tools and techniques for national security.