Internships in Computer Science or Software Engineering
About the role
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 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)
About MITRE
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. Our workplace reflects our values, offering competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership.
Qualifications
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.
- 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 to 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, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship. Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.
Pay
Salary compensation range and midpoint: $46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual
Schedule
Work Location Type: Hybrid