Embedded Systems Cyber Security Co-Op - Fall 2026 - CIPHER

Job Description GTRI's Cooperative Education ("co‑op") program offers you extensive opportunities to participate in diverse scientific and technological endeavors, use state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and rapidly improve your technical and leadership skills. The program allows you to alternate three semesters of full‑time work at GTRI with semesters of full‑time school Fall 2026. Embedded Systems Vulnerability Division (ESVD) – Responsibilities ESVD seeks Co‑Op students to support teams performing embedded system cybersecurity testing. Successful candidates will need to analyze large problems and break them down into smaller, achievable tasks; create high‑level block diagrams; write custom scripts to support testing; and solve problems from first principles. Students will work on projects involving embedded systems development, hardware reverse engineering (RE), firmware RE, software RE, and/or signal analysis. Co‑Op Requirements Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA. Eligible for co‑op program approval by the college/university and able to register for co‑op credit during work terms. Capable of completing at least three full‑time co‑op terms (alternating three terms of full‑time work at GTRI with semesters of full‑time school) before graduation. Working Expectations Work both independently and collaboratively with other students. Strong written communication skills required. Experience with capture the flag events, firmware/software reverse engineering using Ghidra or IDA, or software‑defined radios is desired. Hours per Week 40 hours per week. U.S. Citizenship Requirement Due to research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates must be U.S. citizens. Security Clearance Candidates must obtain and maintain an active security clearance. Housing and Relocation Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position. Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on line at #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Tech Research Institute