General Cybersecurity Intern - CIPHER- Fall 2026

Overview The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology. Founded in 1934, GTRI supports 20+ laboratories across the U.S. and conducts approximately $940 million of research annually for government and industry. Job Description Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory (CIPHER) provides high‑impact solutions to cybersecurity problems. Interns will work on cutting‑edge technologies in computing, network architectures, signal & protocol analysis, hardware security and trust, assured software, and more during Fall 2026. The interns will have opportunities in 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 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 one or more software or hardware programming languages Basic familiarity with standard laboratory test and/or measurement equipment, or a desire to acquire such experience Ability to learn complex engineering concepts Familiarity with Windows or Linux and the use of open‑source tools Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas Ability to work independently or within a team environment Hours per Week 40 hours per week U.S. Citizenship Requirements None Clearance Type Required None 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)