Cyber Security - Secure and Assured System Software - Intern
Cyber Security - Secure and Assured System Software - Intern
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Job Description
Overview:
Draper is an independent nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge MA. The 2000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the crossfertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper visit www.draper.
Job Description Summary:
The student selected to work in the Digital Technologies and Sciences Division during the summer will perform software engineering tasks in support of the development and testing of cybersecurity technologies. The student will be expected to work with multiple senior technical staff members and communicate effectively both orally and in written memos or presentations. The technical responsibilities will vary depending on the project assignment which is tailored to the student skills and the Draper project lead. Current opportunities in advanced cybersecurity research topic areas include:Cyber Resilience Technologies
Reverse Engineering
Vulnerability Analysis and Exploitation Development
Memory Protection mitigations (e.g. defense against ROP)
Artificial Intelligence as applied to the Cyber domain
Trusted Computing
Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities
Design develop and enhancement engineering solutions for challenging problems.
Implement test perform analysis and provide documentation support.
Generate and present test reports including plots tables evaluation criteria and conclusions from data collected and analyzed throughout the test process.
Complete assignments designed to develop a practical knowledge of processes procedures equipment facilities and systems as well as their interrelationships within engineering disciplines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Program Requirements
Enrolled in an accredited fulltime undergraduate or graduate degree program required.
There is flexibility regarding hours and program duration based on applicants school schedule and availability.
Skills/Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to adapt to everchanging environments risks and vulnerabilities.
Strong computer skills including MS Word PowerPoint and Excel.
Additional Job Description:
The student must be enrolled in a degree program in a relevant field such as computer science computer engineering electrical engineering etc.Student should provide evidence of high aptitude and academic performance.
Depending on the specific project assignment the skills that are helpful for many in this area may include those listed below. The student is not expected to have every skill listed.
- Strong C and C skills
- Strong experience with Linux internals (e.g. device drivers kernel modules boot process memory management etc.
- Experience with compilers
- Experience with debuggers
- Knowledge of Trusted Platform Modules (TPM)
- Strong knowledge of computer architecture RISCV preferred
Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
Pay Range: $28.00 $39.00/hr.
Full Time: 40 hours/week
Duration: 5/19/2025 8/29/2025
No commute stipend.
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Job Location City:
CambridgeJob Location State:
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0Our work is very important to us but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve worklife balance including workplace flexibility employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga health and finance workshops off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you apply now www.draper/careers.
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a highperformance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation national origin veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation please contact .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
