Robotics & Cybersecurity Research Intern: Advanced Robotics and Applied Cybersecurity

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This role will be on-site in Princeton, NJ

Start Time & Duration: 1 June 2026/ASAP to 18 Sep 2026 (flexible start + end dates)

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Research Intern to join our team in Princeton, New Jersey, for an internship. This role is ideal for a MSc or PhD student passionate about advanced robotics and applied cybersecurity. The intern will contribute to the development of a comprehensive cybersecurity research roadmap for robotic systems. As robotics, particularly humanoid robots, become increasingly integrated into industrial and commercial environments, securing these systems against cyber threats is a critical and rapidly evolving challenge.

This internship is an opportunity to gain experience at the intersection of two cutting-edge fields: advanced robotics and applied cybersecurity. The intern will work alongside experienced researchers and engineers to survey the threat landscape, identify key vulnerability domains in robotic systems, and structure a forward-looking research agenda that will guide the organization's robotics cybersecurity strategy.

This internship is offered as an on-site internship in our office in Princeton, NJ, USA. It is not offered as a remote position. Siemens benefits for interns include, beyond a competitive salary, relocation and housing allowances, among others (subject to eligibility).

The challenges and responsibilities

• Conduct literature and market research on cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, standards, and defenses relevant to humanoid and other robotic systems (e.g., networked robots, cobot, etc.).
• Analyze existing and emerging robotics use cases (navigation, manipulation, human–robot interaction) and identify security risks, assumptions, and open research problems.
• Draft and maintain a structured cybersecurity research roadmap, including milestones, dependency mapping, and suggested experiments or prototypes.
• Design and implement basic robotic use cases (e.g., task sequences, behaviors, or demos) in simulation or on physical robots to support threat modeling and “security by design” discussions.
• Present findings in internal reviews and contribute to top-tier publications or patents.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Currently enrolled full-time in a MSc or PhD program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Foundational knowledge of robotics systems, including kinematics, robot operating environments, and communication architecture.
• Hands-on experience programming robots (e.g., Python or C++ with ROS/ROS2, or vendor‑specific SDKs), whether through coursework, personal projects, or research, including use case design, task automation, and interfacing with hardware APIs.
• Completion of at least one formal course in cybersecurity (e.g., network security, information security, ethical hacking, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career or deeper study in cybersecurity, evidenced through coursework, certifications, CTF participation, self-study, or personal projects.
• Proficient in English both written and verbal
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship for the duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work on complex projects involving mathematical modeling and experimentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas effectively.

Successful candidates must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US Export Control Law. US Export Control laws and applicable regulations govern the distribution of strategically important technology, services and information to foreign nationals and foreign countries. Siemens may require candidates under consideration for employment opportunities to submit information regarding citizenship status to allow the organization to comply with specific US Export Control laws and regulations. Additional information on the US Export Control laws & regulations can be found on https://www.bis.doc.gov/index.php/policy-guidance/deemed-exports/deemed-exports-faqs

What do we offer?

Our team is part of Siemens Research and Predevelopment, which is Siemens’ central R&D department. The team is composed of consultants, innovators, engineers, and researchers that unite a passion about cybersecurity and securing our customers’ assets and networks - in domains such as control systems used in energy utilities that are part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, smart factories, building automation systems, intelligent transportation systems, healthcare, and innovative new products and solutions developed by Siemens. Our close contact to all our business units in Siemens provides the opportunity to contribute to and gain experience in real industrial applications.

Our research team is located in beautiful Princeton, NJ, a university town packed with exceptional international talent that provides a unique feel of this true cultural gem in the state. The town has plenty of activities to offer, but for those looking for more, at just about 1h drive we have NYC or Philadelphia. We have the best public schools in the country and all of the above glued together by a very active and welcoming community.

As Siemens’ central Research & Development department, we embrace this community. Our core mission is to support our Siemens business units as a central knowledge hub for all cybersecurity capabilities globally. We research and develop new and innovative solutions, based on much-needed deep technical expertise, and our network with internal and external experts and academia. This allows us to invent new solutions and approaches, and verify their feasibility in the “real world” together with the product development teams of our business units – creating a stimulating setup for quick innovation cycles and rapid prototyping.

As an intern in our team, you have the opportunity to experience a professional industrial research team, and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities of a career in industrial cybersecurity.

About Siemens:

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