Associate Software Engineer
MITRE
Summary
The Trusted Intelligence & Public Safety Software Systems (TIPSS) Department within MITRE Technology and Engineering (MTE) provides technical expertise in support of public safety and national security missions. This position resides in TIPSS and supports work led by the Field Services Department within the Domestic Security & Strategic Intelligence (DSSI) Division.
Job description
Department Summary
The Trusted Intelligence & Public Safety Software Systems (TIPSS) Department within MITRE Technology and Engineering (MTE) provides technical expertise in support of public safety and national security missions. This position resides in TIPSS and supports work led by the Field Services Department within the Domestic Security & Strategic Intelligence (DSSI) Division.
The Field Services Department brings a multidisciplinary approach to sponsor challenges critical to national security. Its work researches, develops, applies, and accelerates the adoption of advanced capabilities and technologies across law enforcement, analytics, data strategy and management, investigative operations, prototyping, biometrics, and mission solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities
MITRE delivers to its Sponsors the full spectrum of software development capabilities from prototyping, through architecture and modeling, to software assessments. We prototype new capabilities and deliver advanced functionality to address mission needs. As a recent graduate working in computer science, software engineering, or computer vision, you will work with a team of experts to apply your knowledge and gain experience with front-end, back-end, full-stack software development using generative AI and large language models (LLM), and/or machine learning operations.
Basic Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree.
- Knowledge of how to retrieve data from databases and other systems and tools using queries, exporting capabilities, and other effective methods.
- Hands-on skills in at least one or more programming languages, preferably Java or Python.
- Exposure to software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with software development methodologies.
- Participate in peer reviews, incorporate feedback, and communicate progress, questions, and limitations to the team.
- Build familiarity with the sponsor's mission and relevant technologies in identity management, biometrics, and artificial intelligence.
- U.S. citizenship is required as this position requires obtaining and maintaining a Top-Secret clearance.
- Ability to work collaboratively, incorporate feedback, and complete assigned tasks under the guidance of experienced staff.
- Ability to obtain accounts on the sponsor's unclassified and classified networks.
- Ability to meet on-site requirements consistent with corporate policy and travel occasionally as needed.
- This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
- This role is collocated on WV Government site.
- No prior full-time professional experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience applying computer science and software development concepts in an internship or research/lab position.
- Emerging proficiency using industry-standard frameworks and tools across multiple programming languages.
- Knowledge of database technologies, including relational or NoSQL.
- Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.
- Exposure to biometrics, identity matching, name matching, or human-language technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
- Knowledge of retrieving data from databases and other systems using queries and exporting capabilities
- Hands-on skills in one or more programming languages, preferably Java or Python
- Exposure to software development tools and frameworks, including Git
- Familiarity with software development methodologies
- Participate in peer reviews, incorporate feedback, and communicate progress
- U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
- Ability to work collaboratively and complete assigned tasks under guidance
- Ability to obtain accounts on unclassified and classified networks
- Ability to meet on-site requirements and travel occasionally
- Minimum of 3 days per week onsite
- Collocated on WV Government site
- No prior full-time professional experience required
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Career development
Company overview
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that operates federally funded research and development centers (FFRDCs) for various U.S. government agencies. Founded in 1958, MITRE serves as a critical bridge between government requirements and technological innovation, providing objective analysis and solutions to complex national security and public interest challenges. The organization's work spans multiple domains including cybersecurity, aviation, healthcare, defense systems, and critical infrastructure protection. MITRE operates two primary FFRDCs: one for the Department of Defense and another for the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The corporation is renowned for developing technical standards and frameworks, most notably the MITRE ATT&CK framework for cybersecurity threat modeling. With a workforce of engineers, scientists, and technical specialists, MITRE focuses on solving problems of national importance through applied research, systems engineering, and advanced technology development, maintaining strict objectivity by not manufacturing products or competing with private industry.