Itron
Intern - Hardware / Embedded Security Engineer
United States of America, North Carolina, Raleigh · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- We're seeking a motivated intern who is excited to learn and contribute in the areas of hardware security and embedded systems.
- This internship is a hands-on, lab-based learning and evaluation program focused on hardware-level analysis, firmware interaction, and embedded device security validation.
- You'll work collaboratively with a Hardware Security team in a technology environment supporting solutions used in the Utilities & Energy sector, where reliability, safety, and customer trust are essential.
Responsibilities
- Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service.
- Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com
- With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live.
Nice to have
- Analyze embedded communication interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART) to better understand system behavior, data flow, and potential security considerations.
- Contribute to firmware analysis and security assessment, including basic static and dynamic analysis to help identify vulnerabilities, insecure coding patterns, and potential attack surfaces.
- Participate in hardware security testing (e.g., evaluating device interfaces and physical attack surfaces) using practical lab techniques aligned to responsible testing standards.
- Assist with threat modeling activities for embedded devices, collaborating with teammates to capture risks, assumptions, and recommended mitigations.
- Currently enrolled in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related program with an embedded and/or hardware focus (or equivalent academic experience).
- Foundational understanding of microcontrollers and embedded systems concepts.
- Familiarity with C/C++ programming and basic software engineering practices.
- Comfort working with lab equipment and hands-on setups, including careful handling and safe lab practices.
Company info
- In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!
Equal opportunity
- Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.
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