At the world market leader in energy technology, you will contribute to keeping the energy supply stable in the future. With our intelligent digital and analogue solutions, you will help shape the implementation of the energy transition. In a global team of 4.900 committed colleagues, which is characterized by the unique cohesion of our family-run group of companies. Reinhausen - where Power meets Passion.

Intern in the Field Cybersecurity in Embedded Systems (m/f/d) - summer term 2026

Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen GmbH - Regensburg - IT & Software Development

What awaits you:

You support our team in cybersecurity‑related tasks within embedded Linux systems
You contribute to the analysis and hardening of system services and communication interfaces
You assist in vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and secure configuration validation
You participate in developing secure update mechanisms, authentication methods, and logging concepts
You help document and maintain security measures in compliance with industry standards

What you bring to the table:

You are an enrolled student of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
You have a fundamental understanding of Linux‑based systems and embedded development
You are familiar with networking concepts (TCP/IP, SSH, HTTPS, etc.) and basic cybersecurity principles
You have first experience with Python or shell scripting (Bash, PowerShell)
Knowledge of C/C++, systemd, or Yocto is an advantage
You can use git with confidence
You work analytically, think critically, and enjoy approaching technical security questions with creativity
You appreciate working in an international and interdisciplinary team and are motivated to learn and grow in the field of embedded cybersecurity

Our Benefits:

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Work Environment
We offer new office environments. You will benefit from modern IT equipment, and ergonomic workstations.

Variety of tasks
Exciting and varied tasks await you, giving you freedom to work independently. We offer space for your creativity and ideas. Get involved!

Work-Life-Balance
Work-life balance is important to us, which is why you benefit not only from our flexible working hours, but also from our mobile working options.

Culture
You will be part of an international and future-oriented work environment in a systemically relevant industry. We regularly host events to encourage exchange, strengthen your network, and create space for new ideas.

Benefits & extras
At our company, you can enjoy canteen benefits and take advantage of exclusive discounts on tickets for cultural and sporting events through numerous partners.