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MITRE · 19 hours ago

Embedded Security/Electronics Prototype Intern - MITRE Labs - Summer 2026 - Bedford, MA

Bedford, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$46K/yr - $70K/yr

Start in 2026 Spring

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges, focusing on fields such as cybersecurity and defense. They are seeking an Embedded Security/Electronics Prototype Intern to support advanced research and development projects in embedded systems and security, working on hands-on development and prototypes.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of new approaches and countermeasures for emerging threats to embedded systems

Help develop prototypes (hardware and software) to demonstrate advanced capabilities

Perform hands-on security assessments of embedded systems

Conduct experiments with commercial or customized wireless protocols

Develop software for interfacing with and controlling lab equipment for data collection, measurement, and analysis

Embedded software development

Design and support in FPGA development

Hardware/software integration and validation

RF design and testing

Qualification

Embedded systems developmentEmbedded securityProgramming in PythonHardware/software integrationFPGA developmentRF designInterest in public serviceEffective communicationIndependent work

Required

Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Practical Cyber studies or related disciplines

Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship

Foundational knowledge in electrical and/or computer engineering including relevant tools, methodologies, and programming languages

Must have sustained excellence in academic performance

Experience with developing and analyzing hardware, embedded, and/or IoT systems

Experience with programming in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or C

Must be eligible for a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Minimum of 2 or 3 days in office per week

Preferred

Proven ability to work independently

Effective oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements

EE/CE: Course in the areas of Circuits, Digital Logic, Electronics, and Computer Architecture

CS: Courses in the areas of Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, and Digital Logic

Highly Desired: Courses in FPGA design, reverse engineering (firmware and/or hardware), computer security concepts, wireless communications, and/or embedded systems

Company

MITRE

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