Directors Summer Internship: Math & Cyber Research

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

Travel entitlements

Paid federal holidays

Leave benefits

Job summary

The National Security Agency in Fort Meade, MD offers the Summer 2027 Internship Program - Directors Summer Program for outstanding undergraduates in mathematics and related fields. This 12-week paid program runs mid-May to mid-August at NSA's Fort Meade facility, with opportunities to work on cryptology, algebra, geometry, probability and computer science under NSA mathematicians.

Applicants must be a U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen and enrolled in a degree-seeking program during application.
• Strong algebra and analysis background recommended.
• Experience in programming (C, Python) desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with NSA mathematicians on problems in math, cryptology, and CS.
• Document research work in technical papers for internal publication.
• Contribute to NSA missions involving signals intelligence and cybersecurity.

Skills

Mathematics

Programming

C

Python

Algorithms

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Mathematical software packages

Job description

The National Security Agency in Fort Meade, MD offers the Summer 2027 Internship Program - Directors Summer Program for outstanding undergraduates in mathematics and related fields. This 12-week paid program runs mid-May to mid-August at NSA's Fort Meade facility, with opportunities to work on cryptology, algebra, geometry, probability and computer science under NSA mathematicians.

Applicants must be a U.S.