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The System and Mission Analysis Department is charged with identifying, developing and applying new technologies that can address the Government's most challenging Systems Engineering problems.  We provide innovative, practical solutions for some of our nation's most critical challenges in defense and intelligence, aviation, civil systems, and homeland security.

Job Responsibilities

As a Systems Engineering Intern, you will join a dynamic team and will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge while gaining hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

Developing and applying artificial intelligence and machine learning methods to support systems engineering efforts

Creating deployable software for sponsors

Identifying key areas and challenges for sponsors along with possible solutions

Documenting and presenting work to leadership and sponsors

Basic Qualifications

Must be a student enrolled full-time pursuing an accredited degree seeking program in Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or a related degree program.

Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.

Proficiency in one or more of the programming languages for quantitative analyses (ex. MATLAB, Python, R) and/or general-purpose programming languages (ex. Java or C++)

Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

Preferred Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of at least one technical discipline

Experience with software development process and configuration management systems

Experience with AI technologies

Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills

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):

Not Applicable

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

Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

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

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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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