Undergraduate Cybersecurity Intern - Fall 2026 - ELSYS

About the role

The Electronic Systems Laboratory (ELSYS) is currently seeking an undergraduate Student Intern in the Electronic Systems Lifecycle (ESL) Division, located in Warner Robins, Georgia, for the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of GTRI researchers performing research and development in one of the following areas: Cybersecurity analysis, Cybersecurity policy implementation, Cybersecurity compliance for avionics systems
• Develop system security engineering solutions for avionics systems
• Investigate avionics systems interconnections and cybersecurity vulnerabilities
• Develop RMF compliance solutions and documentation

Requirements

• Intern pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Part-Time Intern – Must be registered for 6+ credit hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Minor or significant classes in cybersecurity
• Experience in developing RMF solutions to cybersecurity issues
• Completion of Security+ or (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity certification
• Experience in the use of configuration management tools
• Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas
• Ability to perform research independently and on teams
• Task / team leadership experience

Benefits

• Secret Clearance
• Housing and Relocation Assistance Not Available

Pay

• Housing and Relocation Assistance Not Available

Schedule

• Hours per Week: 10–20 hours per week

Equal Employment Opportunity

• The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

• Candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.

Clearance Type Required

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