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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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Organizational Change Management Associate

Company: MITRE

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 15, 2023

MITRE offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful projects and have a fulfilling life. They provide competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. The Human and Organizational Systems (HOS) department works with federal sponsors to align people, processes, and technology. The role involves developing OCM strategies, stakeholder assessments, and communication plans. The candidate must be a US citizen, have a DoD clearance, and a bachelor's degree. They must also have experience in OCM, change management, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires obtaining high-level clearances if needed. MITRE is an equal opportunity employer.

Senior Information Technology Engineer

Company: MITRE

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 19, 2023

MITRE offers meaningful work and a fulfilling life with competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. The Classified Infrastructure Services team is seeking a Sr. IT Engineer to deliver classified services to MITRE customers and develop, operate, and sustain capabilities or services in the portfolio. The lead engineer should have experience in classified environments, understand STIG and related requirements, and work well with security and program management teams.

Lead Financial Analyst

Company: MITRE

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 16, 2023

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what they do. They offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. The Lead Financial Analyst role involves serving as a trusted Business Partner, managing a $260M+ portfolio, leading financial business reviews, communicating financial results, analyzing business drivers, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering training on financial tools. The company values continuous improvement, creative problem-solving, and handling multiple concurrent work streams.

Network Engineer (Hybrid)

Company: MITRE

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 18, 2023

MITRE offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful projects and have a fulfilling life. The company is a not-for-profit corporation with a focus on public interest, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. The role involves developing strategies for Army network modernization and collaborating with various Army organizations. The minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.

Communications Engineer

Company: MITRE

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 18, 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 committed to tackling the nation's toughest challenges and making a difference in various fields.

Systems Engineer

Company: MITRE

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 21, 2023

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation working for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. They offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. The Naval Aviation Systems Department's mission is to advance Naval Aviation solutions with urgency, ensuring warfighter dominance. They seek a systems engineer with experience in various systems engineering activities and digital engineering tools.

C2BMC Chief Architect

Company: MITRE

Location: Huntsville, AL

Posted Feb 18, 2023

MITRE offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects for the public interest, with a focus on cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. The company provides competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity and inclusion. They are seeking an experienced technical leader with deep technical skills to provide Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system analysis subject matter expertise to government programs.

Systems & Mission Analysis Engineer, Lead

Company: MITRE

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 16, 2023

MITRE offers a unique opportunity for a Systems Engineer to work on challenging Systems Engineering problems, apply and expand one's systems architecture, modeling and tradespace analysis skills, and make a difference in the nation and world. The company offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth.

Senior Data Engineer

Company: MITRE

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 18, 2023

MITRE offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging data problems and contribute to the nation's most critical missions. The company provides technical and data management capabilities, social computing, data science, data engineering, geospatial analytic solutions, and social and behavioral sciences. The Data Environments and Engineering Department is looking for highly motivated candidates with a wide variety of interests and skills in systems engineering, software engineering, information systems, or data engineering.

Chief Scientist Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

Company: MITRE

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 16, 2023

MITRE offers a unique opportunity to work on meaningful projects and have a fulfilling life. The position involves driving the research, development, and adoption of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) technologies for MITRE sponsors. The role requires working across various sectors, educating staff and sponsors, and developing work proposals. The company values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, and offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Department Manager, Science, & Technology

Company: MITRE

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 14, 2023

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation working for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts. They offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. They work with DHS to improve performance in critical functions and support their mission priorities. The S&T DM will lead the department's growth, identify new opportunities, and ensure high technical quality of products or programs.

Embedded Software Engineer

Company: MITRE

Location: Other US Location

Posted Feb 19, 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 talented engineers to support advanced research and development projects of national significance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at MITRE?
MITRE offers a mission‑driven culture with emphasis on collaboration, continuous learning, and impact on national security. Employees often cite supportive mentorship, extensive professional development programs, and the chance to work on interdisciplinary teams across agency partners. The organization values work‑life balance and provides competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement and flexible remote options for many roles.
What types of positions are available at MITRE?
MITRE’s open roles cover software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, systems architecture, program management, technical writing, and research science. Positions require skills ranging from embedded C/C++ and Python to cloud architecture (AWS, Azure) and AI/ML model deployment, as well as experience in secure development practices and compliance with federal standards.
How can I stand out as an applicant for MITRE?
Highlight domain‑specific experience with federal or defense projects, demonstrate proficiency in secure coding and compliance frameworks, and showcase problem‑solving examples that align with MITRE’s mission. Tailor your résumé to reflect measurable outcomes, include certifications like CISSP or AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and prepare for scenario‑based interviews that test both technical depth and alignment with national security objectives.

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