Internships in Computer Science or Software Engineering

MITRE; El Segundo (CA); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MITRE, a nonprofit engineering and research organization, offers a software development internship across front-end, back-end, middleware, or full-stack domains. The role supports AI/ML, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, and IoT projects on-site in El Segundo, CA.

Candidates must be enrolled in CS/Software Eng programs, maintain strong academic performance, and commit to at least three on-site days per week, continuing through the following semester.

Qualifications

• This internship is for full-time students pursuing CS or software engineering.
• Must continue enrollment the semester after the internship.
• Foundational knowledge of CS, software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools, or languages.
• Maintained sustained academic excellence.
• This position requires on-site work minimum 3 days/week.

Connaissances

Foundational CS knowledge

Academic excellence

On-site work readiness

Formation

Pursuing an accredited degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Description du poste

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose — and help shape the future.

Job Description

• Front-End, Back-End, Middleware, or Full-Stack Software Development
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
• Cybersecurity Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Mobile Computing
• Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
• Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Integration, Human-in-the-Loop Testing, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI)
• Modeling and Simulation
• Model-Based Engineering
• Virtual Reality (VR)

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related disciplines.
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
• Foundational knowledge of computer science and/or software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.
• This position has an on-site requirement of 3 days a week minimum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience having applied computer science and/or software engineering learning to an internship, research or lab setting.
• Proficiency using computer science and software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• 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 is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. 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

$46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual

Work Location Type

Onsite

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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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