General Cybersecurity Student Assistant - CIPHER- Fall 2026

About the role

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Student Assistant to work within the Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory (CIPHER).

Responsibilities

• Assess assessments of embedded and cyber-physical systems
• Reverse engineer and conduct vulnerability analysis of embedded systems
• Develop assured software, algorithms, and information
• Implement hardware security and trust mechanisms
• Research quantum computing and sensing technologies
• Design resilient command and control systems
• Develop secure software systems
• Analyze threat intelligence

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university
• 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA
• Experience with 1 or more software or hardware programming languages
• Basic familiarity with standard laboratory test and/or measurement equipment, or willingness to acquire such experience
• Ability to learn complex engineering concepts
• Familiarity with either 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

Qualifications

• None
• None

Skills

• Technical skills relevant to the research areas listed above
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits

• Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Pay

• 8–20 hours per week

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate academic requirements

Additional Information

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.