IoT Security & Exploitation Research Co-Op

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Cyber System Exploitation Co-Op for Jan–June 2027. You will join the Cyber System Assessments Group to conduct research and development related to compromise detection for IoT devices, building skills in web services and novel detection techniques.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with Linux, Python, Django, React, and Docker, with opportunities for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a junior/senior undergrad or grad in CS/CE/EE/Math/Physics.
• Hands-on experience with Linux OS internals and Python.
• Familiarity with IoT security concepts or exploitation techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D related to IoT compromise detection.
• Develop web services to support detection techniques.
• Create novel methods for detecting device compromise.
• Research trends in IoT device exploitation.

Skills

Linux internals

Git

Docker

Exploitation techniques

Python

Django

React

Technical writing

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in CS/CE/EE/Math/Physics

Tools

Git tooling

Job description

MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, MA, is seeking a Cyber System Exploitation Co-Op for Jan–June 2027. You will join the Cyber System Assessments Group to conduct research and development related to compromise detection for IoT devices, building skills in web services and novel detection techniques.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with Linux, Python, Django, React, and Docker, with opportunities for hybrid work.