Learning Engineering Intern

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bus pass

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh seeks an internship participant for the Cyber Mission Readiness Directorate within CERT. You will help design learning experiences, connect mission tasks to objectives, and assess hands-on cybersecurity courses, while evaluating AI-assisted curriculum workflows and data-driven effectiveness.

This is a part-time, onsite role starting Fall 2026, with opportunities to continue through Spring 2027.

Formación

• Enrolled in a degree program and eligible to work in the US.
• Interest in cybersecurity training, learning science, and assessment design.
• Familiarity with data analysis or scripting languages.

Responsabilidades

• Design and align learning objectives with instruction and assessments.
• Instrument learning experiences and analyze learner data (xAPI/cmi5).
• Evaluate AI-assisted curriculum workflows and content quality.
• Document findings and communicate recommendations to instructors and developers.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Learning science principles

Measurable objectives

Python/R/SQL

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Organization & detail orientation

Educación

Enrolled in a degree program

Herramientas

Python

R

SQL

Descripción del empleo

What We Do:

The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software‑intensive systems. Our core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect free, within budget and on time, every time.

Position Summary

You will work as a part of the Cyber Mission Readiness Directorate within CERT and will collaborate with a team of learning engineers, software developers, and cybersecurity experts focused on developing training, exercises, and assessments that improve cyber mission readiness. You will assist members of the Operational Readiness and Evaluation team in applying learning science to the design, delivery, and evaluation of hands‑on cybersecurity courses. You will help connect mission tasks to learning objectives, practice activities, and performance‑based assessments, and use learner data to measure whether training produces observable skill. You will evaluate and help improve AI‑assisted curriculum development workflows, ensuring that generated content is accurate, aligned to objectives, and reviewed by subject matter experts. This internship begins in Fall2026, with the option to continue through the Spring2027 semester. You will contribute to a variety of core functions including: learning experience and assessment design, learning analytics and xAPI/cmi5 instrumentation, AI‑assisted curriculum development and quality review, training effectiveness evaluation.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a degree granting program.
• Willingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission. This includes within the SEI and CMU community.
• You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to critically think and problem solve.
• Familiarity with learning science principles, such as active learning, deliberate practice, and feedback.
• Ability to write measurable learning objectives and align them with instruction and assessments.
• Familiarity with a scripting language or data analysis tool, such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Ability to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers, instructional designers, and subject matter experts.
• Willingness to learn new technologies with cross‑functional teams.
• Must be organized, detail‑oriented, and have the capacity to clearly document and communicate any findings.

Desired Experience

• Coursework or experience in instructional design, learning sciences, or human‑computer interaction.
• Experience with learning management systems, xAPI, cmi5, or learning analytics.
• Experience using generative AI tools to create or evaluate educational content.
• Cybersecurity coursework or hands‑on experience (e.g., capture‑the‑flag competitions).
• These experiences may also come from education‑driven experiences or extracurriculars.

Job Function Breakdown

• Design and align learning objectives, practice activities, and performance‑based assessments: 30%
• Instrument learning experiences and analyze learner data (xAPI/cmi5) to evaluate training effectiveness: 25%
• Evaluate and refine AI‑assisted curriculum workflows and the content they produce: 25%
• Document findings and present recommendations to instructors, developers, and stakeholders: 20%
• TOTAL = 100%

Benefits

This is a part‑time, fully onsite position based in our Pittsburgh office.

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.

Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well‑deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Carnegie Mellon University isn’t just one of the world’s most renowned educational institutions – it’s also a hotspot for some of the most talented doers, dreamers, and difference‑makers on the planet. When you join our staff, you’ll become an important part of our mission to create a healthier, safer, and more just life for all. No matter what your role or location, you’ll connect and collaborate with dedicated, passionate colleagues – and you’ll have the satisfaction of delivering work that truly matters.

We cultivate a vibrant, welcoming environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to contribute and achieve. In addition to competitive benefits and a robust support network, you’ll have access to many tools and resources to sharpen your abilities and professional skills, as well as opportunities to engage and share perspectives with a dynamic and inspiring community of uniquely talented staff, faculty, students, and alumni. The future is awaiting your expertise and intellect. Come join the architects of what’s next.

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Non‑CMU Students Position Type Intern (Fixed Term) Full Time/Part time Part time Pay Basis Hourly