About the role#
As an Information Security Systems Engineer intern, you will work on cryptography products. You will support NSA certification and FIPS 140 validation efforts while working alongside software and hardware design teams. This role requires travel up to 25% of the time.
What you'll do#
- Apply NSA and FIPS 140 requirements to products.
- Help design and hardware engineers meet certification standards.
- Write design and testing documentation to validate requirements.
- Communicate with internal and external customers about design and certification progress.
- Collaborate on decision-making processes and adapt to project changes.
- Ask questions to clarify designs and technical concepts.
What you'll need#
- You must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Engineering, Information Security, Mathematics, Digital Arts & Sciences, or a related field.
- Preferred skills include experience with C++, C#, C, Java, Ruby, JEE, HTML5, XML, SQL, Qt, Windows.NET, Unix, Linux, SOA, RTOS, Real-Time Controls, Wireless, Software Security, Robotics, OOA/OOD, Hadoop, Android, or Embedded systems.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- The role is on-site and full-time.
- This is a paid internship with a rolling term.
- The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, meaning you work 80 hours over 9 days every two weeks and have every other Friday off.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It maintains headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The organization functions as a public company with over 31,000 employees.
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