Robotics & Cybersecurity Research Intern: Advanced Robotics and Applied Cybersecurity

About the role

This role is ideal for a MSc or PhD student passionate about advanced robotics and applied cybersecurity. The intern will contribute to the development of a comprehensive cybersecurity research roadmap for robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature and market research on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, standards, and defenses relevant to humanoid and other robotic systems (e.g., networked robots, cobot, etc.).
• Analyze existing and emerging robotics use cases (navigation, manipulation, human–robot interaction) and identify security risks, assumptions, and open research problems.
• Draft and maintain a structured cybersecurity research roadmap, including milestones, dependency mapping, and suggested experiments or prototypes.
• Design and implement basic robotic use cases (e.g., task sequences, behaviors, or demos) in simulation or on physical robots to support threat modeling and “security by design” discussions.
• Present findings in internal reviews and contribute to top-tier publications or patents.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in a MSc or PhD program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Foundational knowledge of robotics systems, including kinematics, robot operating environments, and communication architecture.
• Hands-on experience programming robots (e.g., Python or C++ with ROS/ROS2, or vendor-specific SDKs), whether through coursework, personal projects, or research, including use case design, task automation, and interfacing with hardware APIs.
• Completion of at least one formal course in cybersecurity (e.g., network security, information security, ethical hacking, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career or deeper study in cybersecurity, evidenced through coursework, certifications, CTF participation, self-study, or personal projects.
• Proficient in English both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work on complex projects involving mathematical modeling and experimentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas effectively.
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship for the duration of the internship.

Benefits

The Siemens benefits for interns include, beyond a competitive salary, relocation and housing allowances, among others (subject to eligibility).

Pay

$32.00- $47.00

Schedule

Start Time & Duration: 1 June 2026/ASAP to 18 Sep 2026 (flexible start + end dates)