Cybersecurity Engineering Intern — Embedded Systems

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Mission Technologies, is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineering Intern. You will assist with reverse engineering of software, firmware, and hardware under senior engineer guidance, while supporting cyber testing and experimentation on lab platforms and prototype systems.

The role emphasizes developing automation tools, documenting findings, and contributing to a security-focused team working with embedded, networked, and RF-connected systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• Interest in cybersecurity, software analysis, or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with programming and command-line interfaces (Python, C/C++, Linux).

Responsibilities

• Assist with reverse engineering of software, firmware, and hardware under guidance of senior engineers.
• Support cyber testing and experimentation on lab platforms; identify cyber risks and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux/Unix

Cybersecurity interest

Education

EE/CE/CS degree

Job description

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), Mission Technologies, is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineering Intern. You will assist with reverse engineering of software, firmware, and hardware under senior engineer guidance, while supporting cyber testing and experimentation on lab platforms and prototype systems.

The role emphasizes developing automation tools, documenting findings, and contributing to a security-focused team working with embedded, networked, and RF-connected systems.