Internships in Electrical or Computer Engineering
About the role
At MITRE, you can contribute to meaningful work while maintaining a fulfilling life. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. Our R&D centers create lasting impact in fields such as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. As an electrical or computer engineering intern, you will join a multidisciplinary team to apply your academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Electronic Warfare and Signal Processing: Antennas, electromagnetics, sensors, radar, photonics, and advanced signal processing.
- Communications and Spectrum Operations: Wireless communications, SIGINT, spectrum management, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT).
- Embedded Systems and Security: Electronics design, embedded security, and cryptographic systems.
- Prototyping and Advanced Manufacturing: Rapid hardware prototyping, mechanical design, reliability analysis, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
- Maritime Systems Development: Acoustic and ocean modeling, SONAR system analysis, and transducer design.
Requirements
- Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
- Foundational knowledge in electrical and/or computer engineering including relevant tools, methodologies, and programming languages.
- Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.
Qualifications
- Experience having applied electrical or computer engineering concepts in an internship, research, or laboratory setting.
- Proficiency in using electrical and/or computer engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools, and/or programming languages.
- Proven ability to work independently.
- 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 requires U.S. citizenship and adherence to Department of Defense adjudicative guidelines. Other roles may require various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination.
Pay
Salary compensation range: $46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual
Schedule
Work Location Type: Hybrid