Jobs at MITRE
MITRE is a not‑for‑profit research and development organization that partners with U.S. federal agencies to solve complex national security challenges. With headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, and subsidiaries in Colorado, Maryland, and Massachusetts, MITRE’s portfolio spans cybersecurity, defense systems, AI, and data analytics.
MITRE hires engineers, data scientists, systems architects, cybersecurity analysts, and program managers. Roles range from embedded software development for space missions to cloud‑native infrastructure for intelligence agencies. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, collaborative cross‑disciplinary teams, and opportunities to contribute to high‑impact projects that shape policy and defense strategy.
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Lead Data Scientist
Company: MITRE
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 21, 2023
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that works for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. They offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation. The Center for Securing the Homeland (CSH) Data Analytics Division is seeking a Data Scientist to work on real-world problems using sound engineering principles. The role requires leading tasks, incorporating feedback, and demonstrating technical leadership.
Communications and Networking Engineer
Company: MITRE
Location: Other US Location
Posted Feb 24, 2023
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that works for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. They operate R&D centers for the government, creating lasting impact in various fields. The workplace reflects their values with competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. The Resilient Communications Department focuses on creating adaptive communications and networking infrastructure for the military. Roles involve leveraging technical disciplines to support projects, using laboratory instrumentation to characterize performance, and analyzing RF system performance.
Director, HRIT / HRSC
Company: MITRE
Location: Other US Location
Posted Feb 23, 2023
MITRE is a nonprofit organization focused on solving the nation's toughest challenges, offering meaningful work and a fulfilling life. They are committed to tackling public interest issues, have a not-for-profit status, and operate R&D centers for fields like cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, and enterprise transformation. MITRE values diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. They offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. The Director of People Systems and Services leads a multi-disciplinary division, including HR Technology and HR Employee Service Center, with strategic priorities to transform the way they work and deliver maximum value.
Program Strategy Group Leader
Company: MITRE
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 23, 2023
MITRE is seeking a Group Leader for a Law Enforcement Program Strategy and Policy Group. The candidate will be expected to lead a team of technical and operational experts to help LE sponsors with program strategy, technology roadmaps, budgeting, decision analysis, and program execution. The role requires excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. The candidate should have a minimum of 10 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree, or a PhD with 5 years' experience. Preferred qualifications include a BS in Economics (Finance, Economics, etc.) and 10 years of related experience, and experience working in intelligence.
Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer
Company: MITRE
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 23, 2023
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation working for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. They operate R&D centers for the government, creating lasting impact in various fields. They offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. They are looking for an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer with expertise in AI, machine learning, decision science, and more.
Lead Communications Engineer
Company: MITRE
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 23, 2023
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that offers a fulfilling work-life balance, competitive benefits, and a culture of innovation. The company is seeking highly motivated engineers to join its team and make a difference in the nation's toughest challenges.
Intermediate Data Scientist
Company: MITRE
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 21, 2023
MITRE offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful and impactful projects in the public interest, with a focus on cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. The company values diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. The Center for Securing the Homeland (CSH) Data Analytics Division is seeking a Data Scientist with relevant experience to contribute to real-world problems through the application of sound engineering principles.
Systems Engineer
Company: MITRE
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted Feb 25, 2023
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that works for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. They offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation. The company's workplace reflects its values, embracing diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. They are making a difference every day by working on government projects that create lasting impact in various fields.
Engineering Technical Advisor
Company: MITRE
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posted Feb 24, 2023
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that offers a fulfilling work-life balance, competitive benefits, and a culture of innovation. The company is seeking an experienced engineer to work on a Missile Defense Agency project, requiring strong leadership and communication skills.
Principal Cyber Investigations Specialist
Company: MITRE
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 24, 2023
MITRE offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful and fulfilling projects. The company is a not-for-profit corporation that works for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. The R&D centers they operate for the government create lasting impact in various fields. The workplace reflects their values, offering competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation. They are looking for a Cyber Investigative Specialist to work on a team that enhances the security and safety of the nation and supports the homeland security mission.
Software and Networking Associate
Company: MITRE
Location: Other US Location
Posted Feb 24, 2023
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation that works for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. They offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation. The Resilient Communications Department is seeking talented software and networking engineers to join their diverse team working on DoD communications challenges. The department's work areas include RF communications, networking, modeling and simulation, system integrations, systems engineering, and software programming.
Intermediate Data Analytics Surveillance Engineer
Company: MITRE
Location: Washington DC
Posted Feb 21, 2023
MITRE offers meaningful work and a fulfilling life, with competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. The Border Security department improves government operations in border security, law enforcement, and immigration. Roles include developing systems engineering models, applying enrichment techniques, evaluating sensor technologies, and utilizing data analytics and machine learning.