Opportunity type
Internship
Cause areas
Information security
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Skill set
Conceptual & empirical research
Location
Lexington, MA, US
Description
MIT Lincoln Laboratory’s Cyber System Assessments Group is seeking a Cyber System Exploitation Intern for Summer 2026 to contribute to cybersecurity tool development and vulnerability research critical to U.S. national defense.
- Conduct hands-on research in reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery, and cyber tool prototyping for real-world government systems.
- Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers, receiving dedicated mentorship and participating in professional development workshops, tech talks, and networking events.
- Enjoy flexible 10–12 week internships, housing support for non-local interns, and complimentary daily shuttle transportation from Boston-based housing.
- Hourly pay rates are competitive and based on academic standing; U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret DoD security clearance are required.
Learn more or apply through the Summer Research Program: https://www.ll.mit.edu/careers/student-opportunities/summer-research-program
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