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Cybersecurity Engineering Intern

EmersonShakopee🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 1, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This internship offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in product cybersecurity with a reputable global company, fostering valuable skills in secure development and regulatory compliance. You'll thrive here if you're a curious and collaborative engineering student eager to learn and contribute to impactful projects within a supportive team environment. Apply today to launch your career in cybersecurity!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Entry Level
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Shakopee, United States
Posted
3 weeks ago
EncryptionAgileComplianceC++PowerShellPythonRegulatory Compliance

Job 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 
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 a delivering business result.
  • 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.

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