Cyber Emulation Engineer Co-Op

Cyber Emulation Engineer Co‑Op

STR is hiring a Cyber Emulation Engineer Co‑Op who will work as part of project teams with mentorship from experienced staff starting July 1st, 2026. Co‑Ops will also collaborate with technical experts to solve problems related to emulation, reverse engineering, binary analysis, software development, vulnerability research, and cyber defense.

Additional duties include providing support on all phases of projects, problem design, solution discovery, development of prototype algorithms and systems in software and/or hardware experimentation, and data analysis and system implementation/integration for test and fielded systems.

• Work as part of project teams with mentorship from experienced staff.
• Collaborate with technical experts to solve problems related to emulation, reverse engineering, binary analysis, software development, vulnerability research, and cyber defense.
• Provide support on all phases of projects, including problem design, solution discovery, development of prototype algorithms and systems in software and/or hardware experimentation.
• Conduct data analysis and system implementation/integration for test and fielded systems.

• Strong academic record and interest in system emulation, virtualization or other security‑related topics.
• Hands‑on experience with or coursework in systems programming and ability to read and write assembly.
• Proficiency in Python for software development.
• Background/experience in one of the following areas: emulation, reverse engineering, binary analysis, software development, vulnerability research, and cyber defense.

• Experience with debugging and dynamic analysis of software/firmware.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages: C, C++, non‑x86 assembly.
• Hands‑on experience with or coursework in QEMU, virtualization, or reverse engineering tools.

• Enrollment in a BS, MS or PhD degree program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical discipline.

Full‑time Salary Range: $52,000 - $79,000

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in cyber; next‑generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.