Systems Engineer Intern

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks a Software Driven Systems Engineering intern to contribute to MBSE, digital engineering, and software-enabled modernization of complex government-sponsored systems. On-site in McLean, you will work with multidisciplinary teams under experienced engineers.

The role emphasizes hands-on modeling, data analytics, and rapid prototyping, with responsibilities across requirements, architectures, interfaces, and performance evaluations; U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited degree-seeking program in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and remain enrolled full-time during the semester following the internship.
• Familiarity with a programming or technical computing language such as Python or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with AI, MBSE, Digital Engineering (DE), or related systems modeling and architecture concepts.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. government security clearance.
• This position has an on-site requirement of 3 days a week minimum.

Responsibilities

• Support systems and mission engineering activities for complex government-sponsored systems and systems-of-systems.
• Assist with analyzing, modeling, and evaluating system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and performance using modern engineering methods and tools.
• Apply and develop hands-on experience with MBSE, Digital Engineering, data analytics, and software development techniques.
• Develop models, metrics, and analyses that help evaluate system alternatives, performance, interoperability, resiliency, and other key attributes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and contribute to project deliverables, technical documentation, and presentations.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

MBSE

Digital Engineering

Data analytics

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering/EE/AE/Physics/CE

Tools

MBSE tools

Modeling tools

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 Description

The Software Driven Systems Engineering department advances modern systems engineering through software, digital engineering, AI-enabled methods, model-based engineering, data analytics, automation, and rapid prototyping. The department develops and applies technical capabilities that help programs design, analyze, integrate, and evolve complex systems more efficiently. It serves as a center of expertise for transforming traditional engineering workflows through modern, software-driven and digital approaches

Job Responsibilities

• Support systems and mission engineering activities for complex government-sponsored systems and systems-of-systems.
• Assist with analyzing, modeling, and evaluating system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and performance using modern engineering methods and tools.
• Apply and develop hands‑on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, data analytics, and software development techniques.
• Develop models, metrics, and analyses that help evaluate system alternatives, performance, interoperability, resiliency, and other key attributes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and contribute to project deliverables, technical documentation, and presentations.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a full‑time student enrolled in an accredited degree‑seeking program in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and remain enrolled full‑time during the semester following the internship.
• Familiarity with a programming or technical computing language such as Python or MATLAB.
• Familiarity with AI, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering (DE), or related systems modeling and architecture concepts.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. government security clearance.
• This position has an on‑site requirement of 3 days a week minimum

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic, project, or internship experience in systems engineering, analysis, modeling and simulation, software development, or a related technical area.
• Coursework or project experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, mission engineering, or systems architecture.
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis, modeling, simulation, or automation.
• Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly.

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):

Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

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

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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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