Associate Software Engineer
MITRE
Summary
Develop software systems that contribute to solving our nation's most critical problems, mentored by engineers and scientists who are experts in their fields. Work on best practices for delivering high-quality software solutions across distributed computing environments from the cloud to the tactical edge.
Job description
Department Summary
Develop software systems that contribute to solving our nation's most critical problems, mentored by engineers and scientists who are experts in their fields. Work on best practices for delivering high-quality software solutions across distributed computing environments from the cloud to the tactical edge.
Roles & Responsibilities
As a Software Developer at MITRE, you will work in a collaborative environment that values collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning. You will leverage and grow hands-on software engineering expertise while contributing to real challenges across a variety of domains.
As part of the Cloud and Distributed Software Systems department, you will develop software architecture and engineering skills while delivering computing capabilities wherever they are best suited to address the challenges of our sponsors. You will engage in the full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies.
You will gain experience with one or more of the following:
- Cloud Engineering
- Distributed Applications Architecture and Scaling
- Full-Stack Development
- Embedded Systems and Internet of Things
- Practical Applications of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics)
- Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance
- Hands-on skills in at least one object-oriented, procedural, functional, or declarative programming language (e.g., Java, JavaScript, C/C++/C#, Python, Linux, Bash)
- Familiarity with Cloud and Distributed Software principles and practices
- Demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn and apply new technologies
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues
- Exposure to software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Onsite requirement of 3 days per week minimum
Benefits
- Competitive Benefits
- Professional Development
- Educational Assistance
- Mentorship
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.