2025 Summer Intern: Functional Safety/Autonomy Safety/Cyber Security Engineering Intern

At UL, we know why we come to work.

Thousands of us around the world wake up every day with a common purpose: to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place. Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence. UL stands at the forefront of technological advancement, and we are continually challenged to find new ways to foster innovation and positive change. Satisfying? Yes. Exciting? Absolutely!

As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for a Functional Safety/Autonomy Safety/Cyber Security Engineering Intern to join our team in Northbrook, Illinois 

What you’ll learn & achieve:

The UL Solutions Identity Management & Security (IMS) team aims to make the cyber world more safe and secure. We work with our customers to test, validate/verify, certify, and advise on functional safety and cybersecurity of their products, systems, and ecosystems. We make sure the safety and security functions of products and systems work as they should, and we help customers test their connected technologies for hackability. Through our creation of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, we help our customers define and implement their security strategies.

Below are examples of areas you may work in during your internship. 

• Renewable energy functional safety
• Robotic functional safety
• Autonomous robot safety
• Automotive functional safety and autonomy safety
• Energy storage functional safety
• Electric vehicle charging functional safety
• Industrial functional safety
• Process industry functional safety
• Automotive cybersecurity
• Industrial cybersecurity

What makes you a great fit:

• Rising senior currently pursuing an bachelor’s or master’s degree in: Electrical Engineering, Robtics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related field.
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Demonstrated ability to work in a results-oriented, challenging environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Indefinite right to work in the United States.

What we offer:

• Total Rewards: The hourly rate for this role is $28.00. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus to assist with housing, travel, and other relocation expenses, subject to terms and conditions. Your internship will consist of a 10-12 week long project, networking, learning & development opportunities, and will provide you with the opportunity to make a real world impact.

Learn More:

Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com