Summer Reverse Engineering Intern - Embedded Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking motivated engineering students for a summer internship focused on reverse engineering of embedded systems and exploit development.

You will work with world-class experts, deep-dive into software, firmware, and hardware, and collaborate to develop exploits while gaining experience presenting technical findings. This internship offers hands-on challenges in national security contexts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Have an excellent academic record with knowledge of fundamental topics such as computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures.
• Are skilled with one or more programming languages.
• Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges.
• Are excited to learn new tools, platforms, and programming languages.
• Are able to obtain an InterimTop Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of reverse engineering
• Perform deep investigation of software, firmware, and hardware
• Collaborate with teammates to develop exploits against embedded systems
• Gain experience giving technical presentations

Skills

Programming languages

Problem solving

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering/CS/EE

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ghidra

IDA

Binary Ninja

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking motivated engineering students for a summer internship focused on reverse engineering of embedded systems and exploit development.

You will work with world-class experts, deep-dive into software, firmware, and hardware, and collaborate to develop exploits while gaining experience presenting technical findings. This internship offers hands-on challenges in national security contexts.