About the role#
Nightwing is seeking interns for a Software and Hardware Engineering role. This position focuses on engineering challenges that go beyond standard academic curriculum. You will work in small teams alongside mentors to analyze systems, understand their behavior, and learn to both develop and defeat advanced security techniques. Daily tasks may include studying disassembly or writing code to audit software.
What you'll do#
- Research specific targets and expand your technical knowledge.
- Document research results on a regular basis.
- Evaluate findings and adjust research tools or directions as needed.
- Productize successful research results for delivery to customers.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in a STEM field, such as Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
- Practical experience with software programming or hardware logic circuits.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- Please include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume and provide a copy of your most recent transcripts.
Location & details#
- Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site internship.
About Nightwing
Nightwing is an engineering services company based in Dulles, Virginia. It was founded in 2024. The firm employs 1,036 people. It focuses on intelligence services to support national security interests.
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