Hardware Security Eng Intern (Undergrad) – Space Tech

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Hardware Security Engineering Undergrad Intern for its Cyber and Mission Technology Department. This full-time, on-site internship is available in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA for a minimum of 10 weeks, requiring U.S.

citizenship for security clearance. You will work with hardware security, cryptography, and secure compute, applying HDL/FPGA skills, Linux, and scripting in C/C++/Python as part of a collaborative ISCD team delivering secure,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college/university pursuing a bachelor's in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of the university term.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Experience with FPGA design and HDL languages (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog).
• Experience with embedded system design (e.g., Zynq/ARM).
• Experience in coding/scripting with C, C++, Python, Perl, or Shell.
• Hands-on Linux experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Directly contribute to hardware security research, development, and applications while helping to secure National Security Space Systems.
• Define threat paths and develop guidance on FPGA/ASIC/embedded systems vulnerability mitigations.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware and firmware issues.
• Assist in development and improvement of microelectronics assurance policy and documentation.
• Collaborate with Aerospace departments and external organizations to develop new demonstrations and capabilities.
• Learn and grow through trainings and mentorship from experienced staff.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Linux familiarity

Strong communication

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering or computer science

Tools

FPGA design tools

HDL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog)

Vendor tools (Xilinx, Microchip, Intel)

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Hardware Security Engineering Undergrad Intern for its Cyber and Mission Technology Department. This full-time, on-site internship is available in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA for a minimum of 10 weeks, requiring U.S.

citizenship for security clearance. You will work with hardware security, cryptography, and secure compute, applying HDL/FPGA skills, Linux, and scripting in C/C++/Python as part of a collaborative ISCD team delivering secure,