AI Solutions Architect Intern: Shape Mission AI Solutions

MITRE; Bedford (MA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking an AI Solutions Architect Intern who is pursuing a Bachelor's degree. You will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, APIs, data workflows, and development environments under a technical mentor.

The internship emphasizes secure, responsible AI practices, guided experimentation, and documentation of results as you contribute to mission-focused projects. You will help with demonstrations and tutorials, and you’ll document questions and progress with your mentor while learning to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program and must continue to be enrolled the following semester.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance if required; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Basic programming knowledge demonstrated through coursework or projects; ability to read, write, and test a small program or script (Python or other).
• Interest in applied AI and learning how AI tools, APIs, software and data support practical user needs.
• Ability to follow written instructions, document attempts and results, and seek guidance when unclear.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate progress with a mentor; maintain learning goals and meet internship schedule (min 3 days on-site).

Responsibilities

• Participate in discussions with technical and mission users alongside a mentor; document workflow needs, questions, and objectives.
• Build or adapt prototype components, scripts, prompts, or API integrations using approved AI tools and environments.
• Learn and follow security, data-handling, and responsible‑AI practices with approved tools and data.
• Run tests and experiments; compare outputs to mentor criteria; document results and limitations.
• Contribute to starter kits, reusable examples, setup instructions, and project documentation.
• Assist with demonstrations, tutorials, hands‑on learning activities, and routine user‑support tasks; capture questions for the team.

Skills

Programming (Python)

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, software engineering, systems engineering, or related technical field

Job description

MITRE is seeking an AI Solutions Architect Intern who is pursuing a Bachelor's degree. You will gain hands-on experience with AI tools, APIs, data workflows, and development environments under a technical mentor.

The internship emphasizes secure, responsible AI practices, guided experimentation, and documentation of results as you contribute to mission-focused projects. You will help with demonstrations and tutorials, and you’ll document questions and progress with your mentor while learning to