The Aerospace Corporation · 3 hours ago
2026 Cyber Testing and Assessments Undergraduate Intern
Chantilly, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $30/hrThe Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing unmatched technical expertise. They are hiring a Cyber Testing and Assessments Undergraduate Intern to work in the Cyber Assessments and Research Department, focusing on developing and testing cyber technologies in a lab environment.
AerospaceGovernmentInnovation ManagementMilitary
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work in Lab environments to prototype new and emerging capabilities
Develop and test cyber offensive and defensive technologies
Participates with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing research or technical programs with academic collaboration partners
Applies standard techniques and procedures to carry out a series of prescribed scientific and/or engineering tasks
Training and mentorship will be provided
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled full time at an accredited college/university degree program pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or Cyber Security program
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Minimum GPA 3.0
Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a degree program full-time after completion of the internship
Experience programming in C, C++ or JAVA, Python
Experience with Unix based systems
Background with either hardware or software
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
Transcripts required
Strong written and oral communication skills
Must work well in a team environment
Must possess strong organizational, time management and project management skills
Demonstrate flexibility and ability to adapt to changing organizational need
Interpersonal skills to coordinate efforts and work with other internal and external organizations
Demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the company's values of Dedication to Mission Success, Technical Excellence, Commitment to Our People, Objectivity and Integrity, and Innovation
Preferred
GPA 3.5 or higher
Active security clearance
Experience in developing and delivering presentations, leading small groups, etc
Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects
Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch
Software design, development, unit testing and integration experience
Experienced with virtualization and cloud environments
Participation in extracurricular activities related to assignment
Benefits
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Company
The Aerospace Corporation
As the government’s preeminent space innovation partner, Aerospace brings technical expertise to advance the nation's missions in space.
Founded in 1960
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tanya Pemberton
President & CEO
Ashley Kowalski
Project Leader - International Partnerships
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