Internships in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Mitre Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation is seeking motivated engineering interns to contribute to digital and model-based engineering initiatives. You will engage in mission and systems of systems engineering, AI-enabled and agile systems projects, and work across systems security engineering and aerospace disciplines.

The internship requires enrollment in related degree programs and ongoing status in the following semester, with a 3-day on-site work requirement.

Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled full-time pursuing an accredited degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or a related degree.
• 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.
• This position has an on-site requirement of 3 days a week minimum.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Systems engineering

Aerospace engineering

Mechanical engineering

Physics

Programming languages

Education

Systems Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Job description

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 Responsibilities

• 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.
• This position has an on-site requirement of 3 days a week minimum

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.

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):

Clearance

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.

Salary Compensation Range

$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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