Hardware Reverse Engineering Intern

CACI is seeking a Hardware Reverse Engineering Intern for Summer 2026 at our Sterling, VA location. You must be available to work 100% on-site. You will help perform important reverse engineering and vulnerability research to help our exploitation mission. You will work, both independently and as part of a team, to drive development and hone new skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced professionals to enhance the nation's cybersecurity posture.

Responsibilities:

• Apply reverse engineering principles to hardware through hardware teardown and inspection

• Use a logic analyzer to assess hardware characteristics

• Use various programmers and debugging tools to extract data from hardware

• Configure RF characteristics on Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Radios to record signals

• Learn to demodulate and process RF signals

• Document reverse engineering methodologies, procedures, and results meticulously for customer presentations and internal reviews

• Prepare reports and presentations for stakeholders and customers

Qualifications:

Required:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering/Signal Processing, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

• Must be able to obtain and maintain required clearance

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++

• Experience with software-development tools and version-control systems (e.g., Git)

• PCB design and/or PCB population

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desired:

• Digital signals processing experience

• Previous internship/co-op work experience

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred, not required