Summer Research Intern

Two Six Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking multiple interns for a 12-week onsite internship in Arlington, VA, focusing on embedded devices and security applications. You will work with experienced engineers to bring proof-of-concept technologies to real-world solutions and contribute to vulnerability research projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing CS/EE/CE degrees and have familiarity with Python, C, C++, or Embedded C, along with software-hardware interfaces and strong communication skills for a

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with modern development languages such as Python, C, C++, or Embedded C.
• Knowledge of software-hardware interfaces and embedded system development.
• Strong communication and collaborative teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support reverse engineering and vulnerability research across software, hardware, and networked systems.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct research on network exploitation, RF technologies, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop tools, troubleshoot challenges, and document findings.

Skills

Python

C

C++

Embedded C

Education

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Join our Trusted Electronics team for a hands-on internship focused on developing innovative solutions for embedded devices in security applications. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and researchers to bring proof-of-concept technologies to real-world solutions. We are seeking several interns for this 12-week internship program, which will be conducted onsite in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Support reverse engineering and vulnerability research efforts across software, hardware, and networked systems.
• Assist in identifying, analyzing, and documenting potential security vulnerabilities.
• Conduct technical research related to network exploitation, RF technologies, and cybersecurity.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to develop tools, troubleshoot technical challenges, and document findings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with at least one of the following:
• Modern development languages such as Python, C, C++, or Embedded C
• Software-hardware interfaces and embedded system development
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Academic or hands-on experience with reverse engineering and/or vulnerability research.
• Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Software Defined Radio (SDR) technologies
• Exposure to radio frequency (RF) technologies, wireless communications, or signal analysis.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja or, IDA Pro, or participation in cybersecurity research projects or CTF competitions.
• Due to the nature of our work US Citizenship is required.

The projected pay range listed for this position is a general guideline and not a guarantee of rate.

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