Sensor Systems Software & Cybersecurity Intern

Job Title: Sensor Systems Software & Cybersecurity InternCompany: KirkwallLocation: Sioux Falls, SDPosition Type: Unpaid InternshipAbout Kirkwall: Kirkwall monitors and secures critical infrastructure; we keep robots on their best behavior. By alerting operators to future failures through our proprietary software platform, Kirkwall allows for real-time alerting, predictive maintenance, and sensor-agnostic diagnostic monitoring in one centralized automated monitoring dashboard. Kirkwall’s founding team draws on collective decades of experience in covert action and sabotage operations, undercover human intelligence collection, industrial cybersecurity, and penetration testing at CIA, NYPD, JSOC/Delta Force, FireEye, Mandiant, Google, and numerous industrial and aerospace manufacturing firms.Job Description:Kirkwall is continuously seeking talented applicants to join our dynamic team in South Dakota. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in electronics and sensor system prototyping, cybersecurity, and software development while working closely with our security experts and engineers to contribute to the development of cutting-edge security solutions for critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities:Collaborate with the software engineering team to prototype new sensor solutionsWork closely with the engineering team to integrate security measures into the design and development processPreferred Qualifications:Located in South DakotaDegree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or relevant work experienceStrong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and principlesEnthusiasm for autonomous systems and emerging technologyFamiliarity/experience with ESP32 microcontrollers (and comparable microcontroller work e.g. Arduino) for IoT applications Familiarity with basic considerations for RF design, e.g. shielding and interference