Space Hardware Security Graduate Intern

Aerospace; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

401(k) plan

Health care benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Aerospace Corporation invites applications for a Graduate Hardware Security Engineer Intern in the Cyber and Mission Technology Department (CMTD) within the ISCD. This full-time, on-site internship is available at our El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA offices.

The role focuses on hardware security, cryptography, and secure, high-performance software for defense and civil customers. ISCD staff combine cutting-edge information system technologies with cyber security, software engineering, and

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Available for full-time, 10+ weeks internship and able to return to degree program afterward.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Experience with FPGA design, HDLs (VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog) and vendor tools (AMD Xilinx, Microchip, Intel Altera).
• Experience with embedded system design (e.g., Xilinx Zynq, ARM, Altera NIOS).
• Experience in coding/scripting with C, C++, Python, Perl, or Shell.
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to hardware security research, development, and applications securing national security space systems.
• Define threat paths and guidance on FPGA/ASIC/embedded system vulnerability mitigations.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and debug hardware and firmware issues.
• Develop and improve microelectronics assurance policy, requirements, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Aerospace departments and external organizations on new demonstrations and capabilities.
• Learn and grow through opportunities, trainings, and mentorship from experienced staff.

Conocimientos

FPGA design

HDLs

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Linux

MS Office

Security clearance

Communication skills

Educación

Graduate degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science

Herramientas

Xilinx (AMD) tools

Microchip tools

Intel/Altera tools

Descripción del empleo

The Aerospace Corporation invites applications for a Graduate Hardware Security Engineer Intern in the Cyber and Mission Technology Department (CMTD) within the ISCD. This full-time, on-site internship is available at our El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA offices.

The role focuses on hardware security, cryptography, and secure, high-performance software for defense and civil customers. ISCD staff combine cutting-edge information system technologies with cyber security, software engineering, and