Summary

Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory (CIPHER) provides high-impact solutions to some of today's most challenging cybersecurity problems, while also turning revolutionary concepts and breakthrough technologies into practical capabilities to address future threats. CIPHER engineers and scientists develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies in computing, network architectures, signal and protocol analysis, hardware security and trust, assured software and algorithms, network forensics, malware analysis, hardware and software reverse engineering, and advanced analytics during Spring 2027.

Job description

Job Description

Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory (CIPHER) provides high-impact solutions to some of today's most challenging cybersecurity problems, while also turning revolutionary concepts and breakthrough technologies into practical capabilities to address future threats. CIPHER engineers and scientists develop and deploy cutting-edge technologies in computing, network architectures, signal and protocol analysis, hardware security and trust, assured software and algorithms, network forensics, malware analysis, hardware and software reverse engineering, and advanced analytics during Spring 2027.

Core Research Areas

The Interns Working Within CIPHER Can Expect To Be Tasked With Impactful Research Opportunities Within One Or More Of The Following Core Research Areas

Assessments of embedded and cyber-physical systems
Reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis of embedded systems
Assured software, algorithms, and information
Hardware security and trust
Quantum computing and sensing
Resilient command and control systems
Secure software systems
Threat analytics

Student tasking will be based on both the nature of the assigned work, as well as the skillset and interest of each individual student.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with 1 or more software or hardware programming languages
Basic familiarity with standard laboratory test and/or measurement equipment, or desire to acquire such experience
Ability to learn complex engineering concepts
Familiarity with either Windows or Linux and the use of open-source tools
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
Ability to work either independently or within a team environment

Hours per Week

40 hours per week

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
Must be registered for Full-time Internship Credit
Experience with 1 or more software or hardware programming languages
Basic familiarity with standard laboratory test and/or measurement equipment, or desire to acquire such experience
Ability to learn complex engineering concepts
Familiarity with either Windows or Linux and the use of open-source tools
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
Ability to work either independently or within a team environment

Company overview

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology, serving as one of the nation's premier university-affiliated research centers. Established in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has evolved into a comprehensive research organization that conducts cutting-edge applied research across multiple domains including defense systems, cybersecurity, telecommunications, energy systems, and biomedical engineering. With a workforce of over 2,000 researchers, engineers, and support staff, GTRI operates numerous specialized research laboratories and collaborates extensively with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions. The institute is particularly renowned for its work in radar systems, electronic warfare, and advanced communications technologies, contributing significantly to national security and technological innovation. GTRI's research portfolio spans both classified and unclassified projects, with a strong emphasis on translating fundamental research into practical solutions that address complex real-world challenges across defense, commercial, and public sectors.