Cybersecurity Intern: Crypto, Embedded Systems & Math

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks motivated interns to advance research in cyber capabilities across cryptography, embedded systems, and offensive security. You'll collaborate with experts to design, prototype, and test cyber solutions for national security missions.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in CS/CE/EE and have exposure to languages like Python, C++, Rust, Verilog, or VHDL, with a strong academic record and interest in security across hardware and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, or related field.
• Have experience with or knowledge of at least one: Python, Rust, VHDL, Verilog, C, C++, Java, MATLAB, or another commonly used programming language.
• Educational background or demonstrated interest in Advanced Cryptography, Embedded Solutions, Offensive Security, or Constrained Cyber Integration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and development in Advanced Cryptography, Embedded Solutions, Offensive Security, or Constrained Cyber Integration.
• Work with multidisciplinary team spanning systems engineering, software, hardware, physics, mathematics, and networking.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Verilog

VHDL

Embedded Systems

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD student in CS/CE/EE/Math

Tools

Vivado

Ghidra

Wireshark

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory seeks motivated interns to advance research in cyber capabilities across cryptography, embedded systems, and offensive security. You'll collaborate with experts to design, prototype, and test cyber solutions for national security missions.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in CS/CE/EE and have exposure to languages like Python, C++, Rust, Verilog, or VHDL, with a strong academic record and interest in security across hardware and