The MITRE Corporation
Entry Level – Electrical or Computer Engineering
The MITRE Corporation, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
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Position Overview MITRE leverages deep technical knowledge, engineering expertise, and prototyping capabilities to develop, evaluate, and test creative and practical solutions that facilitate technology transition and inform acquisition. In our electronic systems and engineering role we innovate and develop practical solutions in the areas of sensing, communications, processing, and more, and work across MITRE to define and deliver technical products to meet critical mission challenges.
Responsibilities As a recent graduate working in electrical or computer engineering, you will work with a team to apply your knowledge and gain experience with one or more of the following areas:
Electronic warfare
Antennas and electromagnetics
Sensors and radars
Photonics
Signal processing
Communications, SIGINT, spectrum, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT)
Electronics and embedded security
Rapid electronic and hardware prototyping, advanced manufacturing, design, mechanical and reliability analysis
Maritime system development, acoustic & ocean modeling, SONAR system analysis, and transducer design
Machine-sensing and perception
Basic Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related degree program
Knowledge of electrical engineering theory and one or more of the following: digital signal processing, wireless communications, computer architecture, embedded software, embedded security, cryptography, analog design, RF/EM, sensors and antennas, photonics, power systems, and software architecture and design
Sustained excellence in academic performance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience applying electrical engineering or computer engineering learning to an internship or research/lab position
Hands‑on skills in at least one or more programming languages
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 or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Salary & Compensation $77,000 – $96,500 – $116,000 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.
Accessibility 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 for general support and for intern positions.
Policy It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Benefits Benefits information may be found here.
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Position Overview MITRE leverages deep technical knowledge, engineering expertise, and prototyping capabilities to develop, evaluate, and test creative and practical solutions that facilitate technology transition and inform acquisition. In our electronic systems and engineering role we innovate and develop practical solutions in the areas of sensing, communications, processing, and more, and work across MITRE to define and deliver technical products to meet critical mission challenges.
Responsibilities As a recent graduate working in electrical or computer engineering, you will work with a team to apply your knowledge and gain experience with one or more of the following areas:
Electronic warfare
Antennas and electromagnetics
Sensors and radars
Photonics
Signal processing
Communications, SIGINT, spectrum, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT)
Electronics and embedded security
Rapid electronic and hardware prototyping, advanced manufacturing, design, mechanical and reliability analysis
Maritime system development, acoustic & ocean modeling, SONAR system analysis, and transducer design
Machine-sensing and perception
Basic Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related degree program
Knowledge of electrical engineering theory and one or more of the following: digital signal processing, wireless communications, computer architecture, embedded software, embedded security, cryptography, analog design, RF/EM, sensors and antennas, photonics, power systems, and software architecture and design
Sustained excellence in academic performance
Preferred Qualifications
Experience applying electrical engineering or computer engineering learning to an internship or research/lab position
Hands‑on skills in at least one or more programming languages
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 or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
Salary & Compensation $77,000 – $96,500 – $116,000 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.
Accessibility 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 for general support and for intern positions.
Policy It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Benefits Benefits information may be found here.
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