Internships In Software Engineering Or Computer Science

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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:

• 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

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

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

• High level desire to help their nation solve its most critical challenges

Preferred Qualifications

• Has had previous internships, work experience or research experience in their field of study

• Has applied learning outside of a classroom through involvement in student clubs, competitions, self-learning or similar events or activities in their field of study

• Is involved in activities that require strong collaboration such as involvement in student clubs/organizations or other types of extracurricular activities

• Demonstrates an interest in serving the public good by participating in volunteer activities

• High level of excellence in academic performance demonstrated by such things as high GPA, additional major or minor or certificates/certifications, enrolled in a 5- year Bachelors/Masters

• Experience with some the software engineering specialty areas mentioned in the job description above

• Knowledge of software design patterns

• Knowledge of database technologies, including relational or NoSQL

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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:

$45,500 - $57,000 - $68,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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