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Security engineering manager internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working security engineering managers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Google, and Redwire Space among the employers posting roles now.
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Join our Oak Creek, WI team as a Data Security Engineering Intern! Our internships are hands on, highly technical, and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Astronautics. This is a paid undergraduate intern opportunity. As an engineering intern, you will work closely with our engineering staff on actual customer projects. Our summer intern program consists of at least 10 weeks of real-world experience in an engineering development environment.
In addition to data security engineering, we have open opportunities in mechanical, process, software and systems engineering this summer. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to you and Astronautics. Our internship program includes events and opportunities to meet other interns and employees across the organization.
As a Data Security Engineering Intern, you will develop and maintain cybersecurity posture in Primary Flight, Engine, and Multi-function displays as well as in-flight computing devices including Network Servers, Mission and Display Processors, Data Concentrator Units, and Flight Controls. You will engage in all phases of avionics development including requirements gathering and verification, architecture creation and review, detailed design and analysis, peer technical reviews, compliance to industry and company design standards, and compliance to program cost and schedule targets. You will work under the supervision of engineering managers and other experienced engineers to engage in all phases of software development including the following activities:
- Participate in cybersecurity risk/safety assessments on aviation related systems, including analytical assessment, supplemental testing, and risk mitigation assessments
- Support development of cyber security lifecycle documentation in support of formal certification of avionics cybersecurity with the FAA and foreign certification authorities.
- Support development and execution of refutation and penetration testing
Desired Skills:
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment based on Agile Scrum principles
- Capability of working independently with limited oversight from senior engineers
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Current accredited college or university enrollment with sophomore, junior or senior standing; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity or Computer Science
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- Demonstrate systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to recognize how to changes at a component level can impact the overall system and vice versa)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Able to work full-time onsite during the summer of 2027
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications:
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
- Experience with software languages, including C, C++, Java, and Python
- Familiar with the concept of Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)
- Ability to work part-time during the school year
Who We Are
Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.
Astronautics' key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
Join our Oak Creek, WI team as a Data Security Engineering Intern! Our internships are hands on, highly technical, and designed to let you see what it's like to work at Astronautics. This is a paid undergraduate intern opportunity. As an engineering intern, you will work closely with our engineering staff on actual customer projects. Our summer intern program consists of at least 10 weeks of real-world experience in an engineering development environment.
In addition to data security engineering, we have open opportunities in mechanical, process, software and systems engineering this summer. Mentors are assigned to assist interns in achieving engineering related career development that is of mutual benefit to you and Astronautics. Our internship program includes events and opportunities to meet other interns and employees across the organization.
As a Data Security Engineering Intern, you will develop and maintain cybersecurity posture in Primary Flight, Engine, and Multi-function displays as well as in-flight computing devices including Network Servers, Mission and Display Processors, Data Concentrator Units, and Flight Controls. You will engage in all phases of avionics development including requirements gathering and verification, architecture creation and review, detailed design and analysis, peer technical reviews, compliance to industry and company design standards, and compliance to program cost and schedule targets. You will work under the supervision of engineering managers and other experienced engineers to engage in all phases of software development including the following activities:
- Participate in cybersecurity risk/safety assessments on aviation related systems, including analytical assessment, supplemental testing, and risk mitigation assessments
- Support development of cyber security lifecycle documentation in support of formal certification of avionics cybersecurity with the FAA and foreign certification authorities.
- Support development and execution of refutation and penetration testing
Desired Skills:
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment based on Agile Scrum principles
- Capability of working independently with limited oversight from senior engineers
Education and Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Current accredited college or university enrollment with sophomore, junior or senior standing; making progress towards an undergraduate degree in Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, Software, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity or Computer Science
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75
- Demonstrate systems thinking skills (i.e., ability to recognize how to changes at a component level can impact the overall system and vice versa)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
- Able to work full-time onsite during the summer of 2027
- Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
Desired Qualifications:
- Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above
- Experience with software languages, including C, C++, Java, and Python
- Familiar with the concept of Risk Management Frameworks (RMF)
- Ability to work part-time during the school year
Who We Are
Join a team that designs computers, displays, and electronic systems for aircraft of the future! At Astronautics, you will be part of a creative group of professionals who work on the cutting-edge of technology. We offer competitive pay and the opportunity for professional growth in a friendly environment.
Astronautics' key product areas include electronic primary flight and engine displays, connected aircraft and cyber solutions, electronic flight bags, and certified servers for airborne applications. Services include avionics system integration and custom software for critical applications. Since its founding in 1959, Astronautics has been providing trusted, reliable, and tailored solutions to help customers achieve mission success. Astronautics is the parent company of Kearfott Corporation, headquartered in Pine Brook, New Jersey.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
Security Engineering Manager Internship Market
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Tips for Your Security Engineering Manager Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large employers open summer security engineering manager internship applications as early as August or September the year before. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Check listings consistently through the fall and spring rather than assuming one recruiting window covers everything.
Build a portfolio before you apply
Recruiters hiring security engineering manager interns expect limited work history and look for documented projects instead. Create two or three complete pieces, threat models, security architecture write-ups, or vulnerability research with linked repositories, that show how you approach a problem from scoping through resolution.
Work campus connections alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time widens the pool you reach without duplicating effort.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Security engineering manager intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering systems security concepts, threat modeling scenarios, or security architecture questions alongside behavioral rounds. Practice answering out loud and walk through your reasoning step by step, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the answer you land on.
Security Engineering Manager Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a security engineering manager internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For security engineering manager candidates, a documented portfolio showing threat models, security architecture diagrams, or vulnerability assessments gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a security engineering manager internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for security engineering manager interns is performance on real deliverables, available headcount on the team, and how early the employer sets return-offer timelines. Position for one by contributing visibly and building relationships, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel rather than counting on it.
When should I apply for security engineering manager internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so applications at major tech and finance firms often open in August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role opens rather than waiting for a single hiring season.
Are security engineering manager internships paid?
Most professional security engineering manager internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established technology, finance, and defense employers recruiting for this role.
What should a security engineering manager internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools used and link to the work, for security engineering manager candidates, that means linked code repositories, written security assessments, architecture diagrams, or published vulnerability research. Add relevant coursework in cybersecurity, systems, or engineering management. Keep everything to one page.
Can international students get security engineering manager internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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