Cybersecurity Reverse Engineering Intern

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) offers an internship in the Systems Exploitation group for students pursuing advanced degrees in CS/CE/EE. You will work on vulnerability research, develop cyber capabilities, and contribute to reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, and software.

You will present your work at the end of the internship and learn from seasoned experts. Interns typically work with a team, taking on scoped tasks aligned with the duration of the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Proficient with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Rust.
• Familiar with reverse engineering tools, software debuggers, and/or static analysis tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Windbg, gdb, etc).
• Comfortable with Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Familiar with one or more assembly languages (x86/x64, ARM, MIPS, etc.).
• Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately a final TS/SCI Clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Exploit hardware, firmware, and software
• Reverse engineer embedded systems
• Collaborate with teammates to identify vulnerabilities or security weaknesses stemming from publicly disclosed information or previously unknown vulnerabilities
• Aid in the development of proof-of-concept capabilities or extend existing capabilities
• Explore techniques for automating binary analysis and reverse engineering
• Learn from experts in software development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis

Skills

C

C++

Python

Rust

Reverse engineering

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Windbg

gdb

Linux

Assembly

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Windbg

gdb

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) offers an internship in the Systems Exploitation group for students pursuing advanced degrees in CS/CE/EE. You will work on vulnerability research, develop cyber capabilities, and contribute to reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, and software.

You will present your work at the end of the internship and learn from seasoned experts. Interns typically work with a team, taking on scoped tasks aligned with the duration of the