CareerPlan

2027 Defensive Cyber Operations Undergrad Intern

El Segundo, CA, USInternship2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
On-siteCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Design, implement, and deploy cyber solutions to defend space vehicles and mission systems from adversaries.

Role type

Undergraduate intern, defensive cyber operations

Builds

On-board defensive capabilities, prototype tools, and vulnerability research for space systems

Domain

Defense / Space Systems / Cybersecurity

Required skills

Python, C, Rust, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), reverse engineering, vulnerability research

Preferred skills

Security+ certification, experience with Ghidra or Ida Pro, Capture-The-Flag participation

Technologies

Docker, Kubernetes, Python, C, Rust, Ghidra, Ida Pro

Responsibilities

Research and develop on-board defensive capabilities for space vehicles; Build prototype tools to improve cybersecurity posture; Conduct vulnerability research and reverse engineering on space-related software; Proactively interact with customers to communicate project status and technical findings

Seniority

Undergraduate Intern