Secure Systems Software Intern

Riverside Overview

Riverside Research is an independent National Security Nonprofit dedicated to research and development in the national interest. We provide high-end technical services, research and development, and prototype solutions to some of the country’s most challenging technical problems.    All Riverside Research opportunities require U.S. Citizenship.  

Position Overview

Riverside Research’s Secure and Resilient Systems group is seeking a full-time summer Secure Systems Software Intern to support the development of system-level software in Lexington, MA. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a team of experienced computer scientists and cybersecurity professionals on cutting-edge technology initiatives.

Interns will contribute to projects related to independent research and development (IRAD) as well as customer-funded contracts, with a strong focus on cyber and systems security.

Throughout the internship, you will gain hands-on experience and develop a deep understanding of software-hardware interactions, building valuable skills in secure systems development.

This internship is for the summer of 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work on real-world R&D and contract-driven projects
• Develop technical fluency in cyber and systems security
• Document and communicate design decisions, technical challenges, and progress to technical program management
• Build tools and/or capabilities in languages like C/C++, Python, etc.
• Collaborate with team members on debugging programs, designing systems, reviewing papers, etc.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related major
• Ability to work collaboratively on speculative research projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++, Python, Rust, and/or Assembly
• Exposure to Linux or Unix-like systems scripting
• Experience with operating systems/real-time operating systems
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, including confidentiality, integrity, availability, and authentication

Global Comp

$20.00 - $35.00 hr This represents the typical compensation range for this position based on experience, location and other factors.

Closing Statement

  Riverside Research Institute is a not-for-profit, technology-oriented defense company, where service to our customers and support of our staff is our overall mission. Riverside is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.  Riverside offers comprehensive compensation and benefit packages to our employees. Riverside bases its employment decisions solely on technical experience, qualifications and other job-related criteria related to our organizational purpose as a not-for-profit company, and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status or any other status legally protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.