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Cyber Summer Internship
CompanySTR
LocationArlington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 9, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will work as part of project teams under the mentorship of experienced staff, collaborating to solve problems related to cyber security and other technical areas. They will support all phases of projects, including problem design, solution discovery, and technical presentation of results.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$52,000 - $79,000
Company Size
908
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
STR is driven to deliver impact. We take pride in formulating solutions to the nation's newest, hardest problems through sustained innovation and application of technology.
As the world becomes increasingly inter-connected, our model for keeping society safe must evolve. STR is leading the way, with cutting edge cybersecurity tools that wrangle complexity, analytics toolsets that drive sensemaking to the user, sensing that exploits the intricacies of physics, and systems that deliver capability to make us safer.
Our people and our values drive us. We are an employee-owned company that seeks lasting, long-term contribution and not short-term returns. We strive to leave the world a little better and safer each day, both through our work and our interactions with each other. We believe that by coming together and working together, we can achieve greater impact than we ever could alone.
About the Role
<p><strong>Cyber Summer Internship</strong></p>
<p>Are you someone who is motivated and excited to learn and grow your skillset this summer all while having an impact on national security? While doing so, do you want to collaborate with other researchers, scientists, and engineers in your field of study? Do you want to work with people that you can learn from and gain new skills? If you said 'yes' to any of these questions, then a summer internship at STR is the internship for you!</p>
<p>Our employees are the reason we have been successful in the past and the reason we will be successful in the future. Employee skills, talents, and work ethic are essential to our success. Join us this summer for the chance to work on something meaningful and challenging. You'll be paired with a mentor and get the chance to work on projects with our staff and solve hard problems to enhance our nation's security.</p>
<p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Students will work as part of project teams with mentorship from experienced staff</li>
<li>Collaborate with technical experts to solve problems related to cyber security, cyber vulnerability research, software system design, signal processing, image/video processing, machine learning, statistical estimation, and optimization</li>
<li>Support all phases of projects:</li>
<ul>
<li>Problem design</li>
<li>Solution discovery</li>
<li>Development of prototype algorithms and systems in software and/or hardware</li>
<li>Experimentation and data analysis</li>
<li>System implementation integration for test and fielded systems</li>
<li>Technical presentation of results</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Enrollment in a BS, MS or PhD degree program in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics, or related technical discipline</li>
<li>Strong academic record and interest in research</li>
<li>Background/experience in one of the following areas: signal processing, image/video processing, machine learning, cyber physical systems, reverse engineering, cyber vulnerability research, computer vision, computational hardware, embedded systems, RF hardware, software development, "big data" processing, scientific computing skills (MATLAB, python)</li>
<li><strong><em>This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by U.S. Government. </em></strong></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Perks:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive pay</li>
<li>Free housing at a local university</li>
<li>Flexible Working Hours</li>
<li>Fun summer activities both inside and outside the office</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Pay Information</strong><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $52,000 - $79,000</p>
<p><em>The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.</em></p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.</p>
<p>STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.</p>
<p>STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at <a href="http://www.str.us/">www.str.us</a> for more info.</p>
<p><em><br>STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</em></p>
<p><em data-redactor-tag="em">If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at <a href="mailto:appassist@str.us">appassist@str.us</a> and provide your contact info.</em></p>
<p><em data-redactor-tag="em">Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.</em></p></div>
Key Skills
Signal ProcessingImage ProcessingMachine LearningCyber SecuritySoftware DevelopmentData AnalysisStatistical EstimationOptimization
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringScience & ResearchSecurity & Safety
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