Security Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

About the role

Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in Mountain View, CA.

The Security team at Muon protects the systems, data, and infrastructure behind everything we build - from engineer laptops to the cloud and on-prem systems that power our spacecraft programs. As a Security Engineering Intern, you will get hands-on experience with practical IT security: helping implement standard security controls, tracking down security findings, and working with the team to resolve vulnerabilities. It is a hands-on way to build real cybersecurity skills while learning how a fast-moving aerospace company keeps itself secure.

Muon is a small and fast growing startup which offers interns the experience to get direct mentorship and have real impact on our programs. As an intern, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team in a startup environment and have the chance to learn from some of the most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the industry. We're committed to offering an experience where your decisions and contributions play a pivotal role in driving Muon's success.

Responsibilities

• Help implement and document standard security controls (such as NIST 800-171 and NIST 800-53 controls) under the guidance of the security team
• Track down and triage security findings from scans and tools, and help organize them for remediation
• Assist in resolving vulnerabilities by coordinating patches, configuration changes, and follow-ups with system owners
• Help maintain security documentation, control evidence, and asset and inventory records
• Shadow senior security engineers on investigations and learn how issues are escalated and resolved

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree or program in cybersecurity, IT, computer science, or a related field
• Basic understanding of security fundamentals such as the CIA triad, authentication and MFA, patching, and common vulnerabilities
• Basic familiarity with Windows and/or macOS and common productivity tools (e.g., Google Workspace or Microsoft 365)
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a well-organized, reliable, eager-to-learn attitude
• Able to work full-time and on-site in Mountain View, CA

Nice-to-have Skills

• Coursework, labs, or home-lab experience in security (e.g., Security+, TryHackMe, Hack The Box, or CTFs)
• Exposure to security frameworks or controls such as NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, or CIS Benchmarks
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanners or ticketing systems (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, or Jira)
• Basic networking knowledge (firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi) or scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash)
• Interest in cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure); Security+ coursework in progress is a plus

Pay range

• Bachelor's $40/hour
• Master's $45/hour
• PhD $50/hour

Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position requires access to export controlled information.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency.

The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.