Intern-Cybersecurity Product Security Engineering

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation, interns play a meaningful role in driving innovation and shaping the future of inflight entertainment. We’re excited to welcome motivated, forward-thinking students to join our growing teams for Summer 2026. Our paid internships run 100% on-site from May/June through August/September, and all candidates must be actively enrolled students during the program.

Who We Are:

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!

How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay!

To learn more about internship program visit: https://www.panasonic.aero/internships

• With the imminent arrival of quantum computers, existing asymmetric algorithms such as RSA and ECC are expected to become vulnerable by 2035 according to SME. PAC needs to prepare for a transition from classical cryptography to Post-Quantum Cryptography within the next few years
• The Product Security team would like an intern to help review/study the implementation of Quantum-Resistant Security Protocols in our IFEC products, which will consist of the following:
  1. Build an inventory of cryptographic assets (e.g., keys, certificates, and algorithms) and identify where it is used.
  2. Research of existing NIST approved PQC algorithms (FIPS 203, 204 and 205 published in 2024)
  3. Create a PoC of generating, and verifying certificate using hybrid algorithms with TLS 1.3
• The intern will be given a chance to participate once in a lifetime transition from classical cryptography to Post-Quantum Cryptography. They will learn about classic cryptography and how it is used in X509 certificates, and also study the new FIPS from NIST about post-quantum cryptography (https://csrc.nist.gov/projects/post-quantum-cryptography)

• Graduate student with a BS is preferred, but undergraduate in final year could work too. They need to be familiar with Computer Science and have a basic understanding of cryptography (RSA, ECC, TLS), as well as basic knowledge in coding (bash, python, c, golang)
  • Must be able to commute and work on-site 5 days a week.
  • Must be currently enrolled as a fulltime student at an accredited four-year college or university
  • Preferred Experience with MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint.

The hourly wage range for this position is $25- $43.  The final offer amount may vary and is based on the candidates' year in school. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.    

Applicants must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any type of employment-based visa at this time.

Panasonic is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law or company policy. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Pre-employment drug testing is required for safety sensitive positions or as may otherwise be required by contract or law. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Avionics Corporation

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