AI Security Research Intern - September 2026 – May 2027

What We Do: The SEI helps advance software engineering principles and practices and serves as a national resource in software engineering, computer security, and process improvement. The SEI works closely with defense and government organizations, industry, and academia to continually improve software-intensive systems. Our core purpose is to help organizations improve software engineering capabilities and develop or acquire the right software, defect free, within budget and on time, every time.Position SummaryThe Threat Analysis Directorate is a group of security experts focused on advancing the state of the art and practice for analyzing, assuring, and countering software systems to enhance National Security.  The AI Security Research Intern will contribute to a variety of core functions including:AI AssuranceRed Teaming of AI SystemsAI Digital Forensics, Response, and MitigationRequirements: BS  in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field and pursuing a MS in computer science or technical/engineering fieldWillingness to travel to various locations to support the SEI’s overall mission including within the SEI and CMU community, unless travel interferes with DoW Cyber Service Academy CSA Scholar program activities at CMU.You will be subject to a background check and must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorshipAble to work an internship part-time during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027Able to work onsite to the SEI Pittsburgh officeKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to critically think and problem solveUnderstanding of AI/ML including Generative AIBasic proficiency with a programming language preferably PythonFamiliarity with common AI/ML software packages and tools e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, ARTAbility to collaborate internally and externally with professional engineers and researchersWillingness to learn new technologies with cross-functional teamsKnowledge of computer networking acr




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