Vulnerability Research 2027 Summer Internship

Research Innovations, Inc. (RII) is breaking through the big, slow, status quo with transformative technology that fundamentally changes and improves the world. We develop cutting-edge software for all levels of the government and military. Using agile development practices and user-centered design, we create innovative software solutions for complex real-world problems.We are looking for committed Vulnerability Researcher Interns to join our Cyber Security team. You will solve uniquely challenging problems for our Defense and Homeland Security customers. Get s#it done.

This position doesn't require an active US Security clearance but does require the ability and willingness to obtain one.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Using and improving internal tools to identify vulnerable code patterns in real-world software
• Binary analysis and instrumentation, performing both static and dynamic analysis
• Software development to scale and prioritize research efforts
• Technical, challenging work across a variety of technologies - this is not a policy or compliance related position

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE

• Written code in Python and at least one compiled language (preferably C).
• Built a strong foundation in low-level systems concepts: memory layout, CPU architecture basics (x86/ARM/MIPS), OS internals, or compiler behavior.
• Experience with vulnerability research, binary analysis, and reverse engineering through coursework and online wargames, CTF competitions, or related platforms
• Used tools such as IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or debuggers during academic or practical exercises.
• Gained familiarity with security fundamentals such as exploit mitigations (ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries), cryptographic concepts, and protocol behavior (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS).