Internships in Software Engineering or Computer Science

The MITRE Corporation • Full-time • SAN DIEGO, CA • 1d ago

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Job Description

MITRE delivers to its customers the full spectrum of software development capabilities?from prototyping, through architecture and modeling, to software assessments. We prototype new capabilities and deliver advanced experimental functionality to address unmet business and mission needs.

As an Intern working in software engineering or computer science, you will work with a team to apply your knowledge and gain experience with one or more of the following:

Human factors engineering, human-computer integration, human-in-loop testing, user experience/user interface

Front-end, back-end, middleware or full-stack software development

Artificial intelligence

Cyber software

DevSecOps

Mobile computing

Embedded systems and Internet of Things

Machine learning and artificial intelligence

Modeling and simulation

Model-based engineering

Virtual reality

Basic Qualifications

Must be a student enrolled full-time pursuing an accredited degree seeking program in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related degree program and continue to be enrolled full-time the semester following the internship.

"Hands-on" skills in at least one or more programming language

Exposure to software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git)

Familiarity with software development methodologies

Sustained excellence in academic performance

Preferred Qualifications

Experience having applied computer science learning to an internship or research/lab position.

Knowledge of software design patterns

Knowledge of database technologies, including relational or NoSQL

Demonstrated interest in serving the public

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:

$33,000 - $41,500 - $50,000 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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