Software Engineer

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is seeking an early-career Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver full‑stack applications and data‑driven capabilities. You will work across the software lifecycle to build web apps, integrate cloud services, and apply AI/ML tools in a collaborative, multi‑disciplined team.

Role emphasizes React/Angular/Node.js/Spring Boot/Flask, cloud deployments on AWS, and databases like MySQL and MongoDB. On-site presence 3 days/week and strong teamwork are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline and exposure to software development.
• 0–2 years of hands-on software development experience, including internships or co-ops.
• Proficient in Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript across the software lifecycle.
• Experience building full‑stack or web apps with modern frameworks (React/Angular/Node.js/Spring Boot/Flask).
• Foundational cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Docker familiarity.
• Experience with MySQL or MongoDB and Git version control.
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills; quick learner.
• Position requires 3 days per week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining full‑stack web applications with modern frameworks.
• Building and integrating RESTful APIs, microservices, and data services.
• Writing clean, well-tested code in Python, Java, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Containerizing apps with Docker and supporting CI/CD on cloud platforms (AWS).
• Designing relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB) for data needs.
• Applying AI/ML tools and LLMs to accelerate development and quality.
• Collaborating in an Agile team to deliver sponsor-focused solutions.

Skills

Python

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

React

Angular

Node.js

Spring Boot

Flask

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

MySQL

MongoDB

Git

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.

Digital Engineering & Systems Transformation is aimed at leveraging advanced technologies and enablers to drive engineering innovation, speed, and efficiency. This role is aligned to the Digital Engineering & Systems Transformation department. MITRE is seeking an early-career Software Engineer to design, develop, and deliver full-stack applications and data-driven capabilities that support sponsor missions. The successful candidate will work across the software development lifecycle - building web applications, integrating cloud services and data pipelines, and applying modern AI/ML tools - alongside a collaborative, multi-disciplined team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining full-stack web applications using modern frameworks such as React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, and Flask.
• Building and integrating RESTful APIs, microservices, and data services across cloud and on-premise environments.
• Writing clean, well-tested code in Python, Java, and JavaScript/TypeScript across the software development lifecycle.
• Containerizing and deploying applications using Docker and supporting CI/CD workflows on cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Designing and working with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) to support application and data needs.
• Applying modern AI/ML tools, large language models, and AI-assisted coding workflows to accelerate development and improve software quality.
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and stakeholders in an Agile environment to deliver sponsor-focused solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics)
• 0-2 years of relevant experience in hands-on software development, including internships, co-ops, or full-time roles
• Practical understanding of the software development lifecycle, with experience using modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience developing full-stack or web applications using modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Node.js, Spring Boot, or Flask)
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker)
• Experience working with databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) and version control with Git
• Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies quickly
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building or deploying data pipelines or data-processing workflows (e.g., geospatial, NLP, or large-scale datasets)
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, OpenAI, or Hugging Face)
• Experience evaluating, testing, or improving software through structured QA, automated test suites, or model-output evaluation
• Exposure to graph databases (e.g., Neo4j) or building data-intensive and analytics applications
• Experience with cloud-native development and AWS services, including building scalable, distributed systems
• Internship, co-op, or project experience in a federal, research, or other mission-driven environment
• Experience applying Agile or Scrum methodologies and collaborative software development practices
• Active or current DoD or federal government security clearance

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

None

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

None

Salary compensation range and midpoint

$86,000 - $107,500 - $129,000 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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