Software or Computer Science Intern

Job Description

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Job Description (Software/Computer Science Intern)

This is a general posting for an internship pool, not a specific position. By submitting your information and resume, you will be included in a candidate pool for various internship roles. If selected for consideration for a particular internship, MITRE’s Student Programs team will contact you. The primary hiring season for MITRE internships runs from September through March.

As a software or computer science intern, you will collaborate with a team of experts to apply your academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following specialized areas:
• Front-End, Back-End, Middleware, or Full-Stack Software Development
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
• Cybersecurity Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Mobile Computing
• Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
• Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Integration, Human-in-the-Loop Testing, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI)
• Modeling and Simulation
• Model-Based Engineering
• Virtual Reality (VR)

Basic Qualifications:
• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
• Possess foundational knowledge of computer science and/or software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools, and/or programming languages.
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience having applied computer science and/or software engineering learning in an internship, research, or lab setting.
• Proficiency using computer science and software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools, and/or programming languages.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Clearance:
In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, interns may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance, determined by Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines, which includes U.S. citizenship. Other roles may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination. Specific clearance requirements for this requisition are not explicitly listed in the section provided, but it notes that the hired candidate may need to obtain specific clearance(s) within one year.

Salary Compensation Range:
The annual salary for this position is between $45,500 and $68,500, with a midpoint of $57,000.

Work Location Type:
Hybrid.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Accessibility:
MITRE is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. They intend to maintain a website fully accessible to all individuals. For reasonable accommodation requests during the employment process, specific email addresses are provided for general support and intern positions.

Benefits:
Information regarding benefits can be found on MITRE’s careers website.