Summer Research Intern
Two Six Technologies
About the Role
Join the Trusted Electronics team for a 12-week hands-on internship focused on developing innovative solutions for embedded devices in security applications. You will work alongside experienced engineers and researchers to bring proof-of-concept technologies to real-world solutions. This internship will be conducted onsite in Arlington, VA.
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- 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
Qualifications
- Actively pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- 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.
Clearance/Citizenship
- US Citizenship is required.