Edge AI Safety Internship Summer 2025

Battelle Energy Alliance
United States, Idaho, Idaho Falls
1955 Fremont Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 15, 2025
Description Is an internship passionate about changing the world's energy future intriguing? If so, we might have just the opportunity you're looking for! In this paid internship you will secure operational technology (OT) systems that utilize neural network-driven controllers by exploring and developing novel edge architectures. This includes identifying potential attack vectors and implementing robust security measures to protect these systems. Key Activities: 1. Exploration of Edge Architectures: Investigate and design innovative edge-based AI architectures that effectively integrate existing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with advanced neural network controllers. 2. Identification of Attack Vectors: Proactively identify and characterize novel attack vectors that could potentially compromise OT systems within the proposed architecture. Formally describe these attack vectors using formal logics such as Linear Temporal Logic (LTL). 3. Application of Formal Methods: Utilize techniques from formal methods, including abstraction interpretation and Satisfiability Modulo Theories (SMT) solvers, to demonstrate the resilience of neural network controllers against identified attacks. 4. Detection of Attacks: Employ formalisms like model checking and AI tools, specifically graph neural networks, to detect and analyze potential attacks on the system. 5. Runtime Verification and Mitigation: Develop and implement runtime verification approaches to monitor the system in real-time and mitigate any detected attacks effectively.. This team works a 9x80 schedule, and works onsite at our Idaho Falls campus. Start date and duration of internship vary based on project and student availability. You may be eligible for course credit for this internship if approved by your university. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: PhD student enrolled full time at an accredited college/university studying Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field A minimum overall 3.0 GPA Authorization to work in the U.S. (including CPT and OPT) Application Requirements: Current Resume or CV Unofficial Transcripts (include current and completed degree programs) Current class schedule and number of credits Compensation and Benefits: Undergraduate Internships ($26.16/hour - $31.47/hour) Masters Internships and PhD Internships Pre-Candidacy ($32.87/hour - $35.26/hour) PhD Internships Post-Candidacy ($35.95/hour - $38.41/hour) Eligible interns are provided paid holiday time off, and many of our internships offer travel reimbursements. Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on degree field and level of education. INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 5,800 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to discover new science and development technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions. INL hosts over 550 undergraduate and graduate students each year to support INL's mission. Opportunities for interns at INL range from nuclear engineering to cybersecurity and include non-scientific positions in several operations and business subject areas. Selective Service Requirements To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Reasonable Accommodation We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. INL does not accept resumes from third-party vendors unsolicited. Questions? UniversityRecruiting@inl.gov Primary Location : United States Job : Internship Organization : National & Homeland Security (Dxxx) Schedule : Part-time Employee Status : Temporary Job Posting : Mar 14, 2025, 10:25:16 PM Unposting Date : Mar 20, 2025, 5:59:00 AM Federal Overtime Status : Non-exempt