Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us. Period of Work: May through August 2025 Location(s): McLean, VA or Bedford, MA In Office Requirements: Hybrid onsite for 2 or 3 days per week. Clearance Requirement: Students will be submitted for a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance The Mission Enabled Software Systems Department provides technical impact and leadership across our many technical domains through the design, development, and deployment of healthy software solutions that address complex problems in areas such as national security, healthcare, and sustainability. Key responsibilities include: * Actively participate in sponsor work programs at the tactical level by contributing to the development of comprehensive full-stack solutions. * Support internal research projects by designing and developing full-stack solutions * Collaborate with sponsors and project leaders to understand their needs and long-term objectives. 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 * Proficient knowledge in one or more languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, Java, C++ or C#). * Experience in different web frameworks, libraries and/or machine learning libraries * Knowledge of database technologies, including relational or NoSQL * Demonstrated interest in serving the public. * Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills. 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 Work Location Type: Hybrid MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency. MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE's employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org. Copyright 2024, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only. Benefits information may be found here