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Internships in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or PhysicsMITRE • McLean, Virginia, United States of America
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Internships in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Internships in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or Physics

MITRE • McLean, Virginia, United States of America
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are 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. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in MITRE’s internship opportunities. Please be aware that this is not an application for a specific position. By submitting your information and providing your resume, you will be included in a pool of candidates for various internship roles across the company. If you are selected for consideration for a particular internship, a member of MITRE’s Student Programs team will reach out to you. The primary hiring season for MITRE internships runs from September through March. You can monitor your application status here: Workday Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will join a dynamic team and will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge while gaining hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Digital and Model-Based Engineering
  • Mission and Systems of Systems Engineering
  • AI-Enabled Systems Engineering
  • Agile Systems Engineering
  • Systems Security Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering (Structural Analysis, Thermal Dynamics)
  • Aerospace Engineering

Basic Qualifications

  • Must be a student enrolled full-time pursuing an accredited degree seeking program in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or a related degree program.
  • Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
  • Foundational knowledge of systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or physics methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
  • Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience having applied systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or physics learning to an internship, research or lab setting.
  • Proficiency using systems engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or physics 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 Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include 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.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$, - $, - $, Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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