Host Sites
Engage with the nation’s brightest young minds in cyber and electromagnetic spectrum technologies. Student interns enrich your projects with fresh insights and a passion for technical problem-solving. Partner with VICEROY internship programs and join us in inspiring future leaders to pursue a career with Department of War organizations to help solve national security challenges.
Designations:
VICEROY MAVEN – A summer internship that fast-tracks students’ competency in cyber-spectrum, providing hands-on professional development experiences within national security, U.S. military culture, leadership, research, and operations.
VICEROY ENVOY – A cyber-spectrum summer internship engaging students in real-world mission-driven operational projects pertaining to U.S. national security, with some roles requiring a Secret clearance and potentially leading to permanent placements.
Host Site Testimonials
"The VICEROY interns at NIWC Pacific were great. We had our MAVEN final presentations this week and I was impressed with how much they learned and accomplished in just 8 weeks. During the break between presentations, I overheard some of our attendees talking about what “over-achievers” the MAVENS were, referring to MAVENS who are graduating early, have had multiple internships already, participating in ROTC or SFS programs, etc."
"I’m still on ‘cloud 9’ after a closeout day with VICEROY interns yesterday . . . [This Program] had huge impact on Air Combar Command, the interns themselves, and myself included given all of the tours/bluing from F-22, T-38, F-16 alert, CAOC-X, NASA x2, Ops Analysis Squadron, Point Defense Task Force, etc."
"I'd . . . like to say what a great job [our interns] have done over this summer. They're very professional, ask phenomenal questions, and push themselves to improve and learn. They've been having some real impact for the Agile Cyber Solutions team here at AIS."
"The Cadets have been amazing, they helped out with logistics, range build, coordination, equipment set up, electrical engineering and much more. This has been an amazing experience, and I hope they are also enjoying their summer."
Nothing but positive things to say about [our intern] and the job he has done this summer. He was able to contribute significantly to all the projects assigned to him and was an ideal intern in how he approached his work professionally each day . . . [H]e learned a lot about work related to RF applications and was able to accomplish everything we asked of him . . . He is the type of intern we look to hire each year."
"The interns have been amazing. Easily the most technically proficient and professional group we have gotten thus far. I am continually blown away by how much they have gotten done."
“Our interns are always a welcome addition to the team, but this year’s group exceeded all expectations and played a vital role in delivering on a critical tasking . . . The products they delivered were high-quality, accurate, and saved the development office significant time and money by creating a fully in-house solution . . . We found them invaluable to getting our course materials delivered to Airmen on time."
"If I were a hiring manager in need of quality, high performers; we would be lucky to have any or all the VICEROY students on board. I would hire all of them if we had openings."
Host Site Map
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Army Research Lab
Abbreviation:
ARL
Designations
ENVOY
Location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland & Adelphi, Maryland
Joint Base San Antonio
Eglin Air Force Base
Headquarters Network Command – Cyber
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
Cyber Fortress
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Abbreviation:
JBLE
Designations
ENVOY
Host Organizations:
Air Combat Command (ACC)
Location:
Hampton and Newport News, Virginia
Redstone Arsenal
Abbreviation:
RSA
Designations
ENVOY
Host Organizations:
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (ASMDC)
Location:
Huntsville, Alabama
Army Research Lab
Abbreviation:
ARL
Designations
ENVOY
Location:
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland & Adelphi, Maryland
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Joint Base San Antonio
Eglin Air Force Base
Headquarters Network Command – Cyber
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
Cyber Fortress
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Abbreviation:
JBLE
Designations
ENVOY
Host Organizations:
Air Combat Command (ACC)
Location:
Hampton and Newport News, Virginia
Redstone Arsenal
Abbreviation:
RSA
Designations
ENVOY
Host Organizations:
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (ASMDC)
Location:
Huntsville, Alabama
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Research Laboratory
Site Mission
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is the Air Force’s and nation’s premier research organization for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) and Cyber technologies. AFRL is the flagship location for the MAVEN internship program and provides unique, mentor-led, internships that blend technical training with exclusive defense experiences.
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Internship Opportunity
Interns gain real-world, mission-aligned experience in emerging technologies such as quantum computing, AI/ML, RF analysis, cybersecurity, and neuromorphic systems, building in-demand technical skills while contributing to national defense research and modernization.
Army Research Laboratory
Army Research Laboratory
Abbreviation: ARL
Designations: ENVOY
Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland & Adelphi, Maryland
Site Mission
The U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) is the Army’s research laboratory. A hallmark of ARL’s mission is to operationalize science with collaborative partnerships to broaden Army access to expert talent and accelerate transitions of science-enabled capabilities.
Partners
Internship Opportunity
Interns gain hands-on cyber range experience, advanced AWS cloud computing skills, and multidisciplinary training across cyber operations, machine learning, autonomous systems, and high-performance computing, preparing them for leadership roles in national security and technology innovation.
Eglin Air Force Base
Eglin Air Force Base
Designations: ENVOY
Host Organizations: 16 EWS & 46 TS
Location: Eglin AFB, Florida
Site Mission
The 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing is the only SWW in the United States Air Force. They are tasked with rapidly updating Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) files for over 70 U.S. and Coalition aircraft in support of Air Combat Command and Air Force Global Strike Command.
The 850th Spectrum Warfare Group supports the 350th SWW’s mission to develop and deliver adaptive and cutting-edge Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) capabilities that provide the warfighter a tactical and strategic competitive advantage and freedom to attack, maneuver, and defend.
Partners
Internship Opportunity
Interns gain unmatched hands-on experience in radar systems, electronic warfare simulation, and real-world mission support—developing advanced technical skills in signal analysis, electronic attack techniques, SDR integration, and mission data reprogramming.
Through applied projects and formal EW training, they directly contribute to national defense while building critical expertise in high-demand aerospace and defense technologies.
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
Abbreviation: JBLE
Designations: ENVOY
Host Organization: Air Combat Command (ACC)
Location: Hampton and Newport News, Virginia
Site Mission
Joint Base Langley–Eustis (JBLE) – Formerly two historic installations: Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis, JBLE supports a wide range of air, land, cyber, and logistical operations, making it a critical hub for both tactical readiness and innovation across the Department of War.
Air Combat Command (ACC) is the lead command for fighter, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, personnel recovery, persistent attack and reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and cyber operations.
Partners
Internship Opportunity
At JBLE, VICEROY interns gain real-world experience applying AI, data science, and cybersecurity tools to solve mission-critical challenges across intelligence, personnel, finance, and flight safety domains.
From building predictive models for drone detection and aviation mishap prevention to modernizing talent management and ISR workflows, interns sharpen technical skills while directly contributing to operational readiness and innovation at Air Combat Command.
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland
Abbreviation: JBSA-Lackland
Designations: ENVOY
Host Organizations: 563 EWS (Wavelength) & HNC-CY
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Site Mission
16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) drives the Air Force’s Information Warfare mission, integrating intelligence, cyber operations, electromagnetic warfare, weather, public affairs, and information operations. Their goal is to converge these capabilities for decisive outcomes.
563 Electronic Warfare Squadron (Wavelength), under the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, accelerates digital transformation to ensure electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) superiority. Wavelength identifies novel software solutions, rapidly executes them, and educates personnel in modern development principles, focusing on three core areas: software discovery, software execution, and workforce education.
Partners
Internship Opportunity
Interns gain hands-on experience in secure, full-stack web development – building skills in API creation, backend development, Docker containerization, and NIST-compliant coding practices essential for modern defense software engineering.
With the opportunity to serve as a project manager, designer, or software engineer, interns gain real-world tech leadership and development experience tailored to defense applications.
Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base
Designations: ENVOY
Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Site Mission
Keesler Air Force Base is proudly home to the 81st Training Wing, the base’s host wing, a lead Joint Training Installation instructing Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and civilian federal agency personnel.
The mission of the 336th Training Squadron is to train, develop, and certify Cyber Warfighters and Public Affairs Airmen. Areas of focus in training include; Cyber Warfare & Network Defense, Cyber Systems & Information Security, Emerging Technologies & Threat Analysis, and Joint & Operational Cyber Readiness.
Internship Opportunity
Interns gain hands-on experience in instructional design and Air Force training systems while deepening their knowledge of cyber warfare.
Interns build valuable skills in technical writing, curriculum development, and cyber education—positioning them for future roles in cyber training and defense instruction.
National Guard State Military Reservation Camp Pendleton
Cyber Fortress
Designations: MAVEN
Location: National Guard, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Mission
VICEROY MAVEN interns experience a one-of-a-kind, operationally realistic environment, working alongside National Guard, federal, state, and private-sector cyber professionals in large-scale cyber exercise thatsimulates a real-world cyber incident response to critical infrastructure attacks. They gain hands-on exposure to DoW cyber response protocols, cross-sector collaboration, and resilient decision-making under pressure, preparing them forfrontline roles in national cybersecurity.
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
Abbreviation: NAWCWD
Designations: ENVOY
Location: China Lake, California
Site Mission
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) delivers integrated air warfare capabilities to enable the fleet to compete, deter and win – tonight, tomorrow and in the future. NAWCWD’s ongoing core competencies include energetics, electronic warfare, targets, integration, and sustainment.
NAWCWD serves as a premier research, development, and testing center for cutting-edge weapons systems, supporting the U.S. Navy’s mission by advancing warfighter capabilities through innovation in air, surface, and electronic warfare technologies.
Internship Opportunity
Interns gain real-world experience in network engineering, cybersecurity, software automation, and electronics integration, directly supporting DoW test missions and operational systems.
Through hands-on work in instrumentation, communications, and system design, they build critical technical skills while contributing to national defense innovation.
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Site Mission
Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) focuses on basic and applied research with an emphasis on transitioning C4ISR, cyber, and space technologies to operations. Key efforts include developing resilient, spectrum-spanning communications and sensing, along with advancing both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities to enhance mission effectiveness.
Internship Opportunity
Interns gain hands-on experience across cybersecurity, RF engineering, DevSecOps, and cloud analytics—building skills in software hardening, cyber deception, AI-compatible cryptography, and secure communications.
Through mentorship and applied research, they contribute to real-world Navy projects while developing technical fluency in emerging defense technologies.
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
Abbreviation: NUWC
Designations: ENVOY
Location: Keyport, Washington
Site Mission
Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport is a critical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) facility. Its mission is to ensure undersea dominance for the U.S. Navy by providing full-spectrum support for undersea warfare systems and technologies. NUWC Keyport stands out for its focus on sustaining legacy defense systems
through cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven printed circuit board (PCB) reverse engineering and cyber threat detection.
Partners
Internship Opportunity
Interns gain hands-on experience in AI-powered image processing and PCB reverse engineering using advanced scan data, supporting the sustainment of legacy Navy systems.
Interns also build real-world cybersecurity and data engineering skills by designing and analyzing honeypot infrastructure to extract threat intelligence.
P3I Hawai'i
P3I Hawai'i
Abbreviation: P3I
Designations: MAVEN
Location: Hawai’i
Site Mission
The Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative (P3I) works to create a skilled workforce to meet the demand within the Department of War for intelligence, IT, OT, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, and data science professionals in Hawaii.
The MAVEN powered by P3I internship offers a multi-agency, mission-aligned experience across the Indo-Pacific, allowing interns to contribute to real-world defense challenges in operational tech security, data fusion, energy resilience, and emergency response.
Partners
Internship Opportunity
Interns build advanced skills in system architecture, data engineering, and AI integration while working on mission-critical defense platforms. They gain hands-on experience in cyber deception, LLM-based analytics, and secure software evaluation, preparing them for high-impact roles in military technology and innovation.
Redstone Arsenal
Redstone Arsenal
Abbreviation: RSA
Designations: ENVOY
Host Organizations: Missile Defense Agency (MDA) & US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (ASMDC)
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Site Mission
Redstone Arsenal serves as a central hub for Army space, missile defense, aviation, and research and development missions. Redstone Arsenal strengthens mission readiness by advancing cybersecurity integration through Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), cyber alert tools, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) planning.
At this site VICEROY works with the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (ASMDC) and the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). ASMDC and MDA play a vital role in advancing national security through innovation in missile systems, space operations, cyber capabilities, and technology modernization.
Internship Opportunity
Interns at Redstone Arsenal gain in-depth experience in cybersecurity lifecycle management, MBSE, and radar operations support while contributing to real-world Army missions.
Interns develop technical skills in penetration testing, HPM threat analysis, and user-focused mission planning tools, building a foundation for high-impact careers in defense engineering and cybersecurity.
Intern Testimonials
“I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been given the opportunity to intern with Air Combat Command in Flight Safety through the Griffiss Institute!
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been developing an interactive Power BI dashboard that provides real-time, day-to-day insights to be used by leadership. It’s been incredibly rewarding to contribute to a project that directly supports decision-making and safety operations.”
“This summer, I had the privilege of interning at Langley AFB in Air Combat Command with the Science Technology office.
I was able to spend time applying data science and computer science skills on real-world operations to help tackle large issues and improve efficiency within the ACC. It was incredibly rewarding to see my work directly affect USAF/ACC operations and work toward long-term solutions.”
“It’s been an incredible 10 weeks working with the Griffiss Institute and the Air Force Research Laboratory through the VICEROY Scholars MAVEN program. I’ve had the chance to strengthen my public speaking and professional skills while: Conducting a BlueBook assessment, Collaborating on an IEEE research paper, Competing in Blue Edge cyber challenges, and Attending [DoW] briefings from both public and private sectors. It’s been intense, rewarding, and deeply inspiring, and I’m grateful to have worked with two exceptional teams.”
After eight weeks and a couple of cases of Red Bull (pink edition, of course), this past week marked my last as a VICEROY MAVEN. I had an awesome time as an intern at the Griffiss Institute and the Air Force Research Laboratory, learning about advanced topics in cybersecurity and getting the chance to have hands-on experience in my field.
I’ve met remarkable people and experienced wonderful things, from researching and writing an award-winning IEEE report to engaging in cyber exercises with my friends. Still, I’m filled with excitement for the future that awaits us! Go MAVENS!
The time I spent at the GI didn't feel like work, but a valuable experience I will forever cherish.
Over these 8 weeks I interned at the GI through their Cybersecurity Research and Leadership VICEROY MAVEN program. I worked with Drone City LLC mentored by Mehdi Salehi and had a wonderful time learning from his experiences.
This internship gave me the opportunity to hone my cybersecurity concepts and fundamentals through hands-on cybersecurity exercises and competitions. Additionally, being able to author a IEEE paper alongside a Blue Book® Cyber Vulnerability Assessment Report immensely contributed to my technical writing skills.
Just days after finishing my final exams, I flew to Rome, NY, to join the Griffiss Institute and work with the Air Force Research Laboratory as part of the VICEROY Scholars MAVEN Internship. My work there had two main focuses: advancing my cyber expertise and capability for Department of War applications and conducting research in zero-trust information retrieval and real-world OSINT applications. Along the way, I built lasting friendships and professional connections, and I am excited to be a co-author on two research papers to be published in the near future.
NIWC PAC’s mentorship showed me not just how to solve technical problems, but how to face challenges with resilience and purpose. Today, I look back with gratitude and move forward with confidence. From doubting myself to creating tools used in real defense environments, I know growth comes through struggle. And for those who continue to have self-doubts, don't over think, just do it! Action creates realities, so keep your chin held high, if I could grow into this career, so can you!
My ENVOY experience at Keesler AFB allowed me the privilege of doing my part to help defend our nation. It provided me valuable skills and insight into the DoW’s culture and will serve as a key part of the foundation for my cybersecurity career.
My internship with NAWCWD gave me the insight into how the civilian side of the DoW functions, that I otherwise would not have known about.
The JBSA internship I was a part of had a really cool work environment and made the interns feel like the work they did really matter for the company as a whole.
My VICEROY ENVOY internship gave me the opportunity to develop my skills, make new friends, and learn about meaningful opportunities offered through civilian work with the DoW.
Being a MAVEN at NIWC was an unforgettable experience where I gained valuable research skills and built meaningful connections with professionals in my field of interest.
I had a wonderful time getting to work alongside today’s warfighters in the 16h EWS and to be able to learn so much about the electromagnetic spectrum. It was truly an experience that I will never forget!
Thanks to VICEROY, I was able to gain valuable experience working directly with the engineers at Eglin AFB on projects that see real world application in matters of national security.
My VICEROY experience was not only a great professional experience, but it exposed me to real world issues and trusted me with the responsibility to try and solve those issues. It was also a great social experience as I met a lot of amazing people both as my mentor and other interns.
This summer I had the privilege of interning at ASMDC, where I not only gained valuable hands-on experience in electrical engineering by also learned about the critical role of space and missile defense in protecting our nation. The work was both challenging and exciting. I truly enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects. Just as important as I was surrounded by an amazing group of coworkers who made the experience enjoyable both inside and outside of work. Overall, this internship has been incredibly rewarding step in my journey as an engineer, and I am grateful for everything I’ve learned and the people I’ve met along the way.
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