Space Cyber Defense Intern: Build & Protect Mission Systems

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Paid holidays

Vacation

401(k) plan

Relocation assistance

Education programs

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Defensive Cyber Operations Grad Intern for the Cyberspace Combat Department. This full-time, on-site internship will immerse you in cybersecurity engineering, software development, and vulnerability research for space systems.

You'll work with Docker/Kubernetes, Python/C/Rust, and cloud/AI tools while contributing to mission-critical projects for DoD, SSC, NRO, NASA, and other civil customers. Mentorship and training are provided.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in a degree program in CS, CE, or Cybersecurity.
• Available to work full-time for at least 10 weeks and return to studies.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Experience with Python, C, or Rust; containerization with Docker or Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop on‑board defensive capabilities to protect Space Vehicles.
• Build prototype tools to improve cybersecurity posture of mission systems using containerization, cloud, and AI.
• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on space-related software.
• Interact with customers by communicating project status, findings, and demos.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change; training and mentorship will be provided.

Skills

Python

C

Rust

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Cybersecurity

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA, is hiring a Defensive Cyber Operations Grad Intern for the Cyberspace Combat Department. This full-time, on-site internship will immerse you in cybersecurity engineering, software development, and vulnerability research for space systems.

You'll work with Docker/Kubernetes, Python/C/Rust, and cloud/AI tools while contributing to mission-critical projects for DoD, SSC, NRO, NASA, and other civil customers. Mentorship and training are provided.