TECH Futures Intern

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

Job summary

MITRE offers a TECH Futures Internship for Summer 2027 in McLean, VA. This paid 8-week program combines exposure to cybersecurity, AI, microelectronics, and quantum principles, with hands-on problem solving for government sponsors.

Interns gain industry-recognized certifications, access to MITRE’s learning engine, mentorship, and networking resources to support long-term success in national security and tech leadership.

Qualifications

• Rising undergrads in related fields pursuing a BS degree.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity systems and AI concepts is preferred.
• Interest in microelectronics and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with MITRE engineers to design and implement solutions for government sponsors.
• Engage with cybersecurity, AI, and microelectronics domains through hands-on projects.
• Develop skills through mentorship, courses, and industry certifications.

Skills

Cybersecurity concepts

AI systems

Microelectronics basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or related

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.

Title:

TECH Futures Internship Summer 2027

When?

The internship will be from early-June through early-August 2027.

Where?

McLean, Virginia
Bedford, MA

Is this a paid opportunity?

Yes

How does the TECH Futures Internship work?

This 8-week, paid opportunity will combine exposure to professionals in MITRE’s emerging technology spaces—cybersecurity, AI, microelectronics, quantum computing—with technical skill building and hands‑on experience working on problems facing our government.

You will have the opportunity to gain recognized industry certifications in foundational technical fields, as well as have access to MITRE’s robust learning engine where you may take development courses that equip you with the technical skills and tools in your area of interest.

Interns will also gain access to mentorship from MITRE professionals, networking opportunities, and career development resources to support long‑term success.

What will I do as a TECH Futures Intern?

You’ll work alongside MITRE engineers to design, develop, and implement solutions and technologies to address the greatest challenges of our sponsors. You will be exposed to MITRE’s world‑class expertise, innovation, and leadership and learn how we protect our government sponsors and promote their mission and operational success.

From design to operations, you will learn to apply security engineering expertise, innovative concepts, and technology solutions to address every facet of our sponsor's challenges in these strategic areas:

• Cybersecurity systems, tools and technology such as threat‑based engineering, reverse engineering, privacy, resilience, cyber strategy and novel technology development
• Artificial intelligence systems, tools and technology such as modeling, software development and data analytics
• Microelectronic systems, tools and technology such as digital and analog design, microprocessors, integrated circuits, hardware and software engineering

What knowledge, skills and attributes do we look for in students hired for our TECH Futures Intern positions?

Basic Qualifications

• Rising sophomores to rising seniors enrolled full time in an accredited, degree‑seeking a BS degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, cybersecurity, policy, national security, or related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of—
  • Cybersecurity systems, tools and technology such as threat‑based engineering, reverse engineering, privacy, resilience, cyber strategy and novel technology development
  • Artificial intelligence systems, tools and technology such as modeling, software development and data analytics
  • Microelectronic systems, tools and technology such as digital and analog design, microprocessors, integrated circuits, hardware and software engineering
• Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity, AI, quantum principles and microelectronics systems, tools, and technology.
• Sustained excellence in academic performance
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on‑site

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying knowledge in internships, research, labs, student projects, or competitions in the following areas—
  • Cybersecurity systems, tools and technology such as threat‑based engineering, reverse engineering, privacy, resilience, cyber strategy and novel technology development
  • Artificial intelligence systems, tools and technology such as modeling, software development and data analytics
  • Microelectronic systems, tools and technology such as digital and analog design, microprocessors, integrated circuits, hardware and software engineering
• High level of desire to help the nation solve its most critical problems.
• Exhibits the characteristics of a continuous learner.
• An interdisciplinary approach to problem solving.

Citizenship Requirement

Due to federal sponsor requirements, this position is open only to U.S. citizens.

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:

$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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