Systems Exploitation Internship & Reverse Engineering

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 in Laurel, MD invites motivated interns to join the Systems Exploitation team. You will explore hardware, firmware, and software exploitation, reverse engineer embedded systems, and collaborate to uncover vulnerabilities from disclosed or novel sources.

You will develop proof-of-concept capabilities, automate binary analysis where possible, and learn from experts in software development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in CS, CE, EE or related field.
• Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Proficient in C, C++, Python or Rust.
• Familiar with reverse engineering tools and debuggers (Ghidra/IDA Pro/Binary Ninja/Windbg/gdb).
• Comfortable with Linux/Unix and assembly languages (x86/x64/ARM/MIPS).
• Eligible for Interim Secret clearance by start date; final TS/SCI clearance required; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Exploit hardware, firmware, and software as part of cybersecurity research.
• Reverse engineer embedded systems and identify vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with teammates to identify weaknesses from disclosed or unknown findings.
• Develop proof-of-concept capabilities or extend existing ones.
• Explore automating binary analysis and reverse engineering techniques.
• Present work and contributions at internship end.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Rust

Reverse engineering

Linux

Assembly (x86/x64, ARM, MIPS)

Software debugging

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Windbg

gdb

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s, or PhD in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Windbg

gdb

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD invites motivated interns to join the Systems Exploitation team. You will explore hardware, firmware, and software exploitation, reverse engineer embedded systems, and collaborate to uncover vulnerabilities from disclosed or novel sources.

You will develop proof-of-concept capabilities, automate binary analysis where possible, and learn from experts in software development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis.