Software or Computer Science Intern

Job Description

Software or Computer Science Intern | MITRE

The Tone:
This is an internship at MITRE, which offers a hybrid work model. MITRE is a unique not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the public interest, operating R&D centers for the U.S. government without commercial conflicts. The organization tackles critical national challenges across diverse fields such as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation, working daily to foster a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. This role provides an opportunity to contribute directly to these impactful initiatives, making a tangible difference through technological innovation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid
• Pay: $46500–$69500 yearly
• Mission: Collaborate with experts to apply academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in various software and computer science domains.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Collaborate on software development initiatives, spanning front-end, back-end, middleware, or full-stack environments.
• Innovate: Apply principles and techniques within Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to real-world problems.
• Secure: Contribute to the design and implementation of cybersecurity software solutions.
• Optimize: Engage in DevSecOps practices to streamline development and operations.
• Engineer: Work with embedded systems and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.
• Enhance: Support Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Integration, and User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI) design.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related disciplines. Candidates must also maintain enrollment in their degree program for the semester immediately following the internship period.
• Experience: Possess foundational knowledge of computer science and/or software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools, or programming languages relevant to software development.
• Skills: Demonstrate sustained excellence in academic performance throughout their studies.
• Bonus: Prior experience applying computer science or software engineering learning in an internship, research, or lab setting is preferred. Proficiency in using various computer science and software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools, and programming languages is also a plus. Additionally, candidates with a demonstrated interest in public service, through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements, will be favorably considered.