Undergraduate Cybersecurity Intern
Georgia Tech Research Institute
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Role: Undergraduate Cybersecurity Intern - Spring 2027 - ELSYS
About the Role
The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) is seeking an undergraduate intern in the Electronic Systems Lifecycle (ESL) Division for the Spring 2027 semester. ESL conducts research and engineering support for the full lifecycle of electronic systems, specializing in Electronic Warfare (EW), avionics, and related technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and development in areas such as:
- Cybersecurity analysis
- Cybersecurity policy implementation
- Cybersecurity compliance for avionics systems
- Perform one or more of the following activities:
- Develop system security engineering solutions for avionics systems
- Investigate avionics systems interconnections and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
- Develop RMF compliance solutions and documentation
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Must be registered for 6+ credit hours.
- US Citizenship is required due to federal government research contracts.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
- Work hours: 10–20 hours per week.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minor or significant coursework in cybersecurity.
- Experience developing RMF solutions for cybersecurity issues.
- Completion of Security+ or (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification.
- Experience with configuration management tools.
- Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas.
- Ability to perform research independently and on teams.
- Task / team leadership experience.
Housing and relocation assistance are not available.