This Cybersecurity Engineering Intern position at Emerson focuses on enhancing cybersecurity across the company's product portfolio. The intern will collaborate with the Product Security team, assist in developing secure coding practices, support regulatory compliance, and participate in agile development processes. Key responsibilities include communicating findings and recommendations, applying cybersecurity principles, and working effectively within a team environment. The role requires a student pursuing a Bachelor's in engineering with no prior experience and legal authorization to work in the US, with the ability to work full-time on-site.
Preferred qualifications include a strong GPA, prior internship experience, a relevant ABET-accredited engineering degree, excellent communication skills, knowledge of basic security concepts, and proficiency in programming languages like C/C++, Python, or PowerShell. Emerson offers a structured internship program with opportunities for professional development, networking, and a supportive work culture that values innovation and employee well-being.
Required Skills
Other
○secure coding practices○persuasive writing
Finance, Legal & Governance
○Regulatory Compliance
Business, Sales & Management
○Agile
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Communication○Empathy○Collaboration
Information Technology
○Cybersecurity
Nice to have:
Information Technology
○AI Security○Encryption○C○Python○PowerShell
Other
○secure software development
🎁 Benefits & Perks
monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, paid volunteer time, hands-on experience, professional development, networking opportunities, on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition
Requirements
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in engineering with zero years of experience. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States and be able to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person. Preferred qualifications include a GPA of 3.0 or above, prior internship experience, an ABET-accredited engineering degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering or Computer Science, strong written and verbal communication skills, understanding of basic security concepts, and student-level proficiency in a programming/scripting language.
Description
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Collaborate with the Product Security team to enhance cybersecurity across Emerson’s product portfolio.
Assist in the development and implementation of secure coding practices.
Support efforts to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
Participate in agile development processes and contribute to secure software/firmware development.
Communicate findings and recommendations through persuasive writing and effective verbal communication.
Engage in empathetic thinking to understand user and stakeholder needs.
Learn and apply cybersecurity principles in a real-world product environment.
Work in a team-oriented setting and contribute to a collaborative culture.
Who You Are:
You are curious and eager to learn. You show interest in product cybersecurity and/or regulatory compliance. You communicate clearly and effectively, both in writing and speaking. You think empathetically and work well in teams. You are open to feedback, adaptable to change, and motivated to grow your skills in a dynamic environment.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Pursuing Bachelors in engineering
Zero (0) years of applicable experience
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to work full-time (40 hours) per week in-person
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
GPA of 3.0 or above
Prior internship experience
An ABET-accredited engineering degree in Computer, Electrical, or Software Engineering or Computer Science is preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understanding of basic security concepts such as encryption, secure software development, and regulatory compliance
Student-level proficiency in a programming/scripting language such as C/C++, Python, PowerShell, etc.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives – because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including monthly housing allowance, paid holidays, employee choice hours, paid sick time, and paid volunteer time. You will also get hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well-established and structured internship program. There are also easy to access on-site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.
At Emerson, our employees’ passion for innovation and results drives our success. We actively pursue new technologies, capabilities and approaches to drive tangible value for our customers. To reward this passion for innovation and results, Emerson makes meaningful investments in our people. We provide competitive compensation, integrated benefits offerings, and fulfilling career journeys that support the growth of each employee. We firmly believe that when Emerson is successful in achieving its operational and financial goals, our employees share in the company’s success. The hourly pay for this role is $24-$28, commensurate with the year in school and experience each candidate brings to a role.
This position will be open for a minimum of 7 days from the day of posting. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to receive optimal consideration. In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information