Hardware Security Intern (Undergrad, 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Telework options

Health benefits

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Hardware Security Engineering Undergrad Intern for the Cyber and Mission Technology Department. You will contribute to hardware security research, help define threat paths, and assist in firmware and hardware debugging within a fast-paced team.

You will work on FPGA/ASIC/embedded systems security, collaborate across departments, and gain mentorship while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field; successful candidates will pursue

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field and eligible for internship.
• Minimum GPA requirement is 3.0.
• Experience with FPGA design and HDL (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog).
• Embedded systems experience and Linux familiarity.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to hardware security research and applications.
• Define threat paths and mitigations for FPGA/ASIC/embedded systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware and firmware issues.
• Support development of microelectronics assurance policy and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external organizations.

Skills

FPGA design

HDL languages

Embedded systems

C/Python/Shell

Linux

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AMD Xilinx toolchain

Intel/Altera toolchain

Mentor Graphics

Cadence

Synopsys

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Hardware Security Engineering Undergrad Intern for the Cyber and Mission Technology Department. You will contribute to hardware security research, help define threat paths, and assist in firmware and hardware debugging within a fast-paced team.

You will work on FPGA/ASIC/embedded systems security, collaborate across departments, and gain mentorship while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field; successful candidates will pursue