Space Defense Cyber Ops Intern (Undergrad)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is offering a Defensive Cyber Operations Undergraduate Intern position. You will join the Cyberspace Combat Department to research and develop on-board defensive capabilities for space systems, using containerization, cloud computing, and AI, while performing vulnerability research on space-related software.

You will collaborate with customers, present technical findings, and participate in mentorship programs.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related program.
• Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks and return to degree program afterward.
• Minimum GPA 3.0; passion for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop on-board defensive capabilities to protect Space Vehicles.
• Build prototype tools and techniques to improve cybersecurity using containerization, cloud, and AI.
• Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on space-related software.
• Interact with customers to communicate project status and technical findings.

Skills

Python

C

Rust

Reverse engineering

Education

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

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is offering a Defensive Cyber Operations Undergraduate Intern position. You will join the Cyberspace Combat Department to research and develop on-board defensive capabilities for space systems, using containerization, cloud computing, and AI, while performing vulnerability research on space-related software.

You will collaborate with customers, present technical findings, and participate in mentorship programs.