Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Intern

Job Description

About the Role
This is an onsite Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Intern position for Fall Semester 2026 (August – Mid December) in Columbus, OH. The intern will join Battelle’s Cyber Engineers to solve challenging computing problems and push the bounds of computing technology, making an impact through hands-on learning and exciting projects. The role supports the mission to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

What You’ll Do
• Collaborate with the Mission Focused Tools to improve reverse engineering and embedded system development capabilities, integrating hardware, software, and reverse engineering tasks
• Support the latest Mission Focused Tools Unit’s research and development programs
• Learn and improve your reverse engineering and vulnerability research skills through project and team building activities
• Conduct and / or participate in assigned technical tasks and activities with minimum supervision and within time and budget constraints.
• Work independently and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment; Effectively communicate ideas with other engineers; and work with minimal supervision

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Current enrollment in an Associate, Bachelor, or Master degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any other related field of study
• Must have at least 1-year of college level coursework completed
• Experience writing or debugging software code in C or C++ or debugging microcontroller code (C or C++)
• Fundamental knowledge of computer architecture and experience working with computer assembly languages (x86, x64, ARM, MIPS)
• Familiarity with disassemblers/decompilers (IDA Pro/Free, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)
• Interest in Computer Network Defense (CND), Computer Network Operations, Information Operations, and/or Cyber Operations
• Interest in Electrical engineering, microelectronics, and embedded systems
• Interest in Reverse Engineering, Vulnerability Research/Discovery
• Ability to demonstrate good organization, communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
• Must be a sole US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Bonus Qualifications
• Ability to apply learned cyber skills to real life scenarios (internships, hack-a-thons, cyber security clubs, CTFs, etc.)
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience with High level software languages such as Java, C#, or Python
• Experience with Low level debug tools such as GDB, OllyDbg, WinDbg, or Immunity Debugger
• Experience with Microcontroller design and assembly languages
• Experience with Traditional electronics lab equipment supporting test and debug activities
• Experience with Reverse engineering embedded hardware and software
• Experience with Analyzing disassembled code
• Experience with Programming and using data acquisition tools

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Opportunity to enjoy competitive Table Tennis and bumper pool
• Casual team environment, usually wearing t-shirts and jeans
• Close-knit group with social activities outside of work (local restaurants, bowling, Korean BBQ, paintball)
• Commitment to professional growth and encouragement of new ideas through a large Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program
• Interns feel better prepared for the workforce and are treated with respect
• Opportunity to apply talent to challenging and meaningful projects
• Opportunity to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
• Opportunity to collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
• Opportunity to become the next generation of scientific leaders and business professionals
• Flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that cultivate an inclusive and welcoming community
• Social and professional networking events with Battelle Senior Leadership and colleagues
• Opportunities for philanthropic involvement