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Hardware Security and Trust Student Assistant - Fall 2026 - CIPHER

Georgia Tech Research Institute · Atlanta, GA · 1 wk ago
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About the role

The Hardware Security and Trust Division (HST) within the Cybersecurity, Information Protection, and Hardware Evaluation Research Laboratory (CIPHER) at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Student Assistant starting the Fall 2026 semester. The position is ideal for individuals with an interest in the development of novel cutting-edge software tools and/or hardware design to support research in microelectronics and embedded systems hardware security.

Responsibilities

  • Formal verification of cyber-physical systems involving interactive theorem proving and model checking
  • Investigating the forefront of various technologies (software development, programming languages, hardware security controls, FPGAs, etc.) as they apply to the security and trust of microelectronic devices and the systems in which they are used
  • Writing, translating, and coding software programs, applications, tools, and prototypes according to research goals
  • Researching and implementing applications of hardware-assisted technologies for a variety of cybersecurity-related efforts
  • Designing and implementing meaningful visualizations of experimental test results and intermediary analysis data structures
  • Review, analyze, and/or validate software and hardware functional designs

Requirements

  • Student Assistant Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
  • Must be registered for at least 6 credit hours with your university during working semesters
  • 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA

Preferred Qualifications

  • Computer proficiency (Software Internship): experience in computer programming using at least 1 of the following: C/C++, Rust, Java, Kotlin, Python, or TCL. Proficiency with languages not listed will also be taken into consideration.
  • Computer proficiency (Hardware Internship): experience working with digital hardware and embedded systems in some capacity (e.g. Digital Design, FPGAs, Microcontrollers, circuit design, schematic capture, etc.).
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment and with standard laboratory test equipment
  • Analytical and Critical thinking, Accountability, Strategic thinking and planning, Software Development, Debugging, Working in teams; Attention to detail, Customer service focused
  • Strong technical skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to non-technically
  • Strong mathematical foundation including linear algebra, abstract algebra, real analysis and logic
  • Proficiency with both Python and C or proficiency with either Python or C and some familiarity with the other

Hours per Week

8-20 hours per week

Clearance Type Required

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Housing and Relocation

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

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