Hardware Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Research Internship (Summer 2027)

Battelle is a science and technology organization focused on solving major challenges and creating a safer, healthier, and more secure world. The Hardware Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Intern will support research and development programs by improving reverse engineering and embedded system capabilities, conducting technical tasks, and collaborating in multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with the Mission Focused Tools to improve reverse engineering and embedded system development capabilities, integrating hardware, software, and reverse engineering tasks
• Support the latest Mission Focused Tools Unit’s research and development programs
• Learn and improve your reverse engineering and vulnerability research skills through project and team building activities
• Conduct and / or participate in assigned technical tasks and activities with minimum supervision and within time and budget constraints
• Work independently and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment; Effectively communicate ideas with other engineers; and work with minimal supervision

What they're looking for:

• Current enrollment in an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or any other related field of study
• Must have at least 1-year of college level coursework completed
• Common passive and active components (resistors, capacitors, timers, ICs, etc.)
• Laboratory tools (Logic analyzer, oscilloscope, multimeter)
• Reading datasheets
• Experience writing and debugging microcontroller firmware in C, C++, or Rust
• Fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and experience working with computer assembly languages (x86, x64, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC)
• Familiarity with disassemblers/decompilers (IDA Pro/Free, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)
• Interest in one or more of the following areas: + Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Network Operations, Information Operations, and/or Cyber Operations Electrical engineering, microelectronics, and embedded systems Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research/Discovery
• Traditional electronics lab equipment supporting test and debug activities
• Reverse engineering embedded hardware and software
• Analyzing disassembled code

Benefits:

• A $2,000 housing stipend for students relocating more than 50 miles from home and university
• Flexible work schedules: Most teams follow a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: options for where and when you work, with the Together with Flexibility model allowing 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs
• Employee Resource Groups that help cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and your colleagues
• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement to give back and make an impact in the community