Vulnerability Researcher Intern - 2026
@ Nightwing

Austin, TX
$50,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About Vulnerability Researcher Intern - 2026 at Nightwing

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services. Our offerings include cyber operations, cyber defense, vulnerability research, technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization.

Role Overview

At Nightwing, you will work as a Vulnerability Researcher Intern - 2026 in a collaborative team environment. You will analyze systems to understand how they work and fail. Engage in both developing security techniques and defeating advanced ones. Work in small teams with close mentor coordination, balancing code writing with system analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Increase knowledge about target systems.
  • Document research results regularly.
  • Evaluate research outcomes and modify tools.
  • Productize successful research for customers.

Requirements

  • GPA of 3.0+ on a 4.0 scale.
  • Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s STEM program.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
  • Experience with C or C++.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of OS internals.
  • Experience with assembly language (x86, x64, ARM, etc.).
  • Knowledge of network protocols and exploit mitigations.
  • Familiarity with reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, etc.) and debuggers (gdb, WinDbg).
  • Experience building tools for vulnerability research.

Why Nightwing?

At Nightwing, collaboration and teamwork are valued. You will be part of a team that drives innovation, solves complex problems, and delivers exceptional results for our clients in the cybersecurity and intelligence sectors.

Key skills/competency

  • Vulnerability Research
  • Cybersecurity
  • Reverse Engineering
  • C/C++ Programming
  • Python Scripting
  • Assembly Language
  • OS Internals
  • Network Protocols
  • Documentation
  • Team Collaboration
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How to Get Hired at Nightwing

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Nightwing's culture: Review mission, values, and recent projects.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight STEM and cybersecurity skills.
  • Showcase technical projects: Include C, C++, and Python experiences.
  • Prepare for security clearance: Gather necessary documentation early.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review C and C++ coding practices.
Practice Python script writing.
Study OS internals and assembly basics.
Familiarize with reverse engineering tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe team collaboration challenges.
Explain how you solve complex problems.
Discuss learning from technical feedback.
Share teamwork experiences.

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