Firmware & Hardware Security Research Intern

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Job summary

Idaho National Laboratory's Cyber Research and Development internship at the Idaho Falls campus offers hands-on hardware reverse engineering experience, focusing on uncovering vulnerabilities in firmware and software under mentor guidance.

You will disassemble and analyze circuit boards, processors, and embedded systems, document findings, and contribute mitigation strategies while supporting vulnerability assessments on real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full time in CS/CE/Cybersecurity/Cyber Operations/Math/Electrical Engineering or related degree
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Current Resume or CV
• Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs)
• Current class schedule and credits
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment
• DOE O 142.3B Unclassified Foreign National Access Program requirements

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on hardware reverse engineering to identify vulnerabilities in firmware and software
• Disassemble and analyze circuit boards, processors, and embedded systems
• Document findings and mitigation strategies under the mentorship of senior researchers

Education

Undergraduate student

Masters student

PhD student

Job description

Idaho National Laboratory's Cyber Research and Development internship at the Idaho Falls campus offers hands-on hardware reverse engineering experience, focusing on uncovering vulnerabilities in firmware and software under mentor guidance.

You will disassemble and analyze circuit boards, processors, and embedded systems, document findings, and contribute mitigation strategies while supporting vulnerability assessments on real-world projects.