About the role#
As a Cyber System Exploitation Co-Op, you will join a team focused on software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and system exploitation. You will contribute to projects that help U.S. government partners understand and correct vulnerabilities in various systems. This role runs from January to June 2027.
What you'll do#
- Research and develop methods for detecting compromises in Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
- Build and maintain web services.
- Create new techniques to identify system compromises.
- Analyze current trends in how IoT devices are exploited.
- Document your findings and present technical information to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior, senior, or graduate student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a similar field.
- Familiarity with Linux OS internals, Git, and Docker.
- Experience with Python, Django, and React.
- Knowledge of common exploitation techniques.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Lexington, Massachusetts.
- The role offers a hybrid work arrangement.
- This is a paid, full-time co-op position.
About MIT Lincoln Laboratory
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is a federally funded research and development center. Founded in 1951, it focuses on technology development and system prototyping for national security. The organization is based in Lexington, Massachusetts. It employs over 4,000 people and works with industry partners to transition new concepts into deployed systems.
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