Data Security Engineering Intern

Astronautics Corporation of America designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft. The Data Security Engineering Intern will support cybersecurity development for avionics and in-flight computing systems, including risk assessments, certification documentation, and penetration testing.

What you'll do:

• Participate in cybersecurity risk/safety assessments on aviation related systems, including analytical assessment, supplemental testing, and risk mitigation assessments
• Support development of cyber security lifecycle documentation in support of formal certification of avionics cybersecurity with the FAA and foreign certification authorities
• Support development and execution of refutation and penetration testing

What they're looking for:

• Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment based on Agile Scrum principles
• Capability of working independently with limited oversight from senior engineers
• Current accredited college or university enrollment with sophomore, junior or senior standing; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity or Computer Science
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
• Demonstrate systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to recognize how to changes at a component level can impact the overall system and vice versa)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Able to work full-time onsite during the summer of 2027
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
• Experience with software languages, including C, C++, Java, and Python
• Familiar with the concept of Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)

Benefits:

• Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to you and Astronautics.
• Our internship program includes events and opportunities to meet other interns and employees across the organization.
• The opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.