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Internship, Computer Science / Software Engineering
Internship, Computer Science / Software Engineering
MITREBedford, USA / McLean, USA / San Diego, USA / Colorado Springs, USA / Tampa, USA / Aberdeen, USA / Honolulu, USA
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Description
MITRE's internship program is a competitive, mission-driven opportunity for current CS and software engineering students to gain hands-on experience solving real-world national security and public interest challenges.
  • Work areas - contribute to projects spanning AI/ML, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, full-stack development, embedded systems, UX/UI, modeling and simulation, and more
  • Eligibility - must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited computer science, software engineering, or related degree program, with strong academic performance
  • Compensation - paid internship with a salary range of $46,500–$69,500 annually; hybrid work environment based in McLean, VA
  • Clearance - candidates may be submitted for a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship may be required depending on the role
Note: this is a candidate pool submission, not an application for a specific role — MITRE's student programs team will reach out if you are selected for a position. The primary hiring season runs September through March.
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