Communications Engineer Internship (E130)

MITRE is offering a number of excellent opportunities to build upon your academic foundation and join a dynamic multi-disciplined technical team having fundamental impact on the design and development of next generation communication systems. MITRE seeks communications engineers with various interests (i.e. systems, software, hardware) to work with a team of experienced professionals and other dynamic recent grads in the Center for Command and Control systems. A successful candidate will experience a wide range of engineering challenges, including areas such as: technical research, complex communication system analysis & modeling, requirements definition and exploration, architecture design and validation, technology insertion and the opportunity to define and execute hands-on prototyping activities.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of fundamental communications engineering in a collaborative environment that emphasizes knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, or Industrial Engineering. We expect that all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.
• Solid working knowledge of one or more of the following: communication system performance analysis, signal processing, modeling and simulation, computer networking, laboratory or hands-on prototyping experience, Object Oriented engineering of complex software systems, and hardware engineering specialties (i.e. FPGA/DSP design, RF technology, antenna systems).

Other relevant knowledge and skills that will improve your candidacy includes:

• Understanding of network operations and layered architectures, and the design principles for upgradeable, extensible communication systems.
• Understanding of technologies for specific or multiple layers of the communications architecture such as coded-modulation schemes for the physical layer and data protection algorithms for the application layer, or depth in digital signal processing/coding theory.
• Understanding of the application of modern methods and tools (i.e. Rational Rose, Systems Architect, VHDL, DOORS) to translate requirements into Object Oriented software and layered hardware designs.
• "Hands-on" skills in: C++, Matlab, Mathematica, STK or similar modeling tools.
• Ability to effectively write and present technical material.

Software Engineering Co-op (R105) Assist in the development of MITRE internal applications.

• Software development (Java or C#)
• System administration (UNIX, Linux, Windows)
• Web technology, Database technology
• Studying toward a technical degree, maintaining a 3.5 or above GPA

Communications Engineer Co-op (E130)

The Tactical Data Network team is looking for an energetic engineering candidate to contribute in the area of networking and communications maintenance and research within our military communications lab and shelters.

• Course work and/or experience with programming and/or network design, configuration and deployment and Communication's engineering is required
• Must be working towards completion of an EE/CPE/CS degree
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance; only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Communications Engineer Co-op (E534)

Assist with electronic circuit design, fabrication, and test. Participate in hands-on work in state-of-the-art radio frequency (RF), communications and radar hardware development laboratories. You will perform laboratory measurements on components for microwave and optical systems using network analyzers, wafer probing stations, spectrum analyzers, etc.

• Pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering or similar
• Familiarity with computer-aided design software, laboratory instrumentation, electronic circuits, and basic microwave theory
• Experience with MATLAB is preferred

Digital Design Engineer Co-op (E536)

The Digital Design team is looking for a student interested in working on interesting Communications, Networking, and Navigation digital designs to support the DOD.

• Candidate must have knowledge in a subset of the following: digital logic, digital signal processing, digital communication, and FPGA Development
• Must have skills in a subset of the following: VHDL/Verilog, Matlab, C/C++, Java, CAD Tools (schematic capture), lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers)
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance; only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Digital Hardware Engineer Co-op (E536)

Work to develop, implement and evaluate Digital Hardware designs that support applications within the defense and intelligence communities.

• Must demonstrate some combination of understanding in digital logic design, computer architecture, digital signal processing, digital communication and network, VLSI, hardware description language (VHDL/Verilog), and FPGA development
• Knowledge in C/C++ and MATLAB is desirable
• Expected to have good analytical skill, strong written and oral communication skills, and a passion for learning
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance; only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Electronic System Development Engineers Internships (E536)

Exciting and challenging opportunities exist within MITRE's Electronic System Development team developing leading edge hardware and software for advanced communications, navigation and sensor systems supporting critical national security applications. These opportunities require innovative and agile thinkers who can develop quick-turn prototypes in a dynamic environment, with emphasis on developing the right engineering solution to complex problems. Interest in new technologies and novel application of existing technologies is a must.

We seek passionate, top-notch engineering graduates with specific skills and interests, including embedded hardware/software development, chip design, and FPGA or microcontroller implementations. These skills will be employed across multiple applications, including tactical radios, next generation GPS equipment, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

Successful technologists will work in a university-like environment with exceptionally bright colleagues and state-of-the-art equipment solving difficult technical problems.

Experience and/or demonstrable interest in any of the following areas are a plus:

• Familiarity with computer aided design tools (synthesis, simulation, place and route) on FPGA targets using VHDL or Verilog
• Familiarity with physical integrated circuit design tools (Synopsys, Cadence, MAGMA), and basic analog circuit simulation using SPICE
• Algorithm analysis and development using MATLAB
• Embedded firmware development in C/C++ and/or assembly language on microprocessor or DSP targets

Embedded Design Engineer Co-op (E536)

The Embedded Design team is looking for a student pursuing a BS or MS degree for work on interesting Communications, Networking, and Navigation embedded designs to support the DOD.

• You are expected to demonstrate good analytical skills, strong written and oral communication skills, and a passion for learning and the ability to work semi-autonomously.
• Requires knowledge in a subset of the following: digital logic, digital signal processing, embedded microcontroller software development, digital communications, or FPGA Development.
• Requires skills in a subset of the following: VHDL/Verilog, Matlab, C/C++, Java, CAD Tools (schematic capture), lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).

Information Security Engineer Internship (G021)

Exciting and challenging opportunities exist within MITRE's Air Force/Combatant Commands Security Department. We are developing state of the art solutions to the security problems encountered by our customers. Our opportunities are best suited for innovative and agile thinkers who can develop quick-turn prototypes in a dynamic environment, with emphasis on developing the right engineering solution to complex problems. Interest in new technologies and novel application of existing technologies is a must.

We seek passionate, top-notch computer science and system engineering graduates with skills in advanced security techniques, penetration testing, and attack mitigation. These skills will be employed across multiple critical Air Force and Combatant Command applications.

Successful technologists will work in a university-like environment with exceptionally bright colleagues and state-of-the-art equipment solving difficult technical problems. Experience and/or demonstrable interest in any of the following areas are a plus:

• Ethical hacking
• System testing
• Vulnerability testing and analysis

Java/Web Developer Co-op (R102)

As a co-op software developer in MITRE's Information Technology (IT) Web Development team you will work with technical team members to create top-quality solutions that address MITRE's business needs. We have over 100 applications across many different technologies from Java and .NET web applications, to Java on embedded devices, to MS Excel Visual Basic programming. As part of MITRE's IT development team you will be part of the group that writes applications that most MITRE employees use everyday to help do their job.

You will work in all phases of the software development life cycle for your projects: design, development, test, deployment and maintenance. Candidate will be working closely with senior team members and project leads in a very supportive working environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, results-oriented individual to develop high-quality software solutions for our customers.

Requirements

• Class work in J2EE and JDK development and experience developing prototype applications exercising these skills
• Web application and Java development skills or areas of study including XML, Java Servlets, JSPs, AJAX, REST, SOAP, HTML, Struts, Spring and CSS
• Knowledge of Unix/Linux development environments, CVS, Ant, Maven, and database experience are pluses
• College Junior or Senior pursuing Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
• Development experience in the area of Web Applications is desired
• Must be able to work well as part of a team as well as be self-motivated to work on some individual projects at times
• US Citizenship or permanent residency required

Network Engineer Internship (E130)

MITRE is offering a number of challenging opportunities to build upon your academic foundation and join a dynamic multi-disciplined technical team having fundamental impact on the design and development of network centric communication systems. MITRE seeks network engineers with various interests (i.e. systems, software, hardware) to work with a team of experienced professionals and other dynamic recent grads in the Center for Command and Control systems. A successful candidate will experience a wide range of engineering challenges, including areas such as: technical research, requirements definition and exploration, complex terrestrial and emerging airborne wireless mobile ad hoc networking communication component and system architecture design and validation, modeling & simulation, technology insertion, and the opportunity to define and execute hands-on prototyping activities.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of fundamental network engineering in a collaborative environment that emphasizes knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a focus on networks, communications systems, or other relevant technical disciplines that include network engineering fundamentals as part of their curriculum. We expect all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.
• Solid working knowledge of one or more of the following: Ethernet and network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP/IP, network performance analysis, wired/wireless networking technology, modeling & simulation, laboratory or hands-on prototyping experience, or Object Oriented engineering of complex software and/or hardware engineering specialties.

Other relevant knowledge and skills that will improve your candidacy includes:

• Understanding of OSI layered networking and network operations, and the design principles for upgradeable extensible networks, service oriented open architectures, and network centric enterprise services
• Understanding of technologies for specific networking applications (i.e., MANET, cellular, Internet Protocols), functions (i.e., routers, servers), formats (i.e., XML, UML), and/or information assurance/security (i.e., HAIPE, multiple levels of security, QoS)
• Understanding of the application of modern methods and tools (i.e. Rational Rose, Systems Architect, VHDL, DOORS) to translate requirements into Object Oriented software and layered hardware designs
• Some understanding of communications systems, digital signal processing, wireless IP and/or radio technologies is also desirable
• "Hands-on" skills in: C++, Matlab, Mathematica, STK, Opnet, or similar modeling tools
• Ability to effectively write and present technical material

Network Engineer Co-op (E536)

The Network Development team is looking for an energetic engineer to contribute in the area of networking in a military communications environment. Our work program focuses on analysis and proof-of-concept prototype development of topics faced by the DoD.

• Course work and/or experience with software development and networking is required
• Object oriented design experience and understand network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and Ethernet preferred
• Understanding of OSI layered networking, embedded systems design, and Linux is a plus
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance; only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Network Engineer Co-op (E537)

The Network Development team is looking for an energetic engineer to contribute in the area of networking in a military communications environment. Our work program focuses on analysis and proof-of-concept prototype development of topics faced by the DoD.

• Course work and/or experience with software development and networking is required
• Object oriented design experience and understand network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and Ethernet preferred
• Understanding of OSI layered networking, embedded systems design, and Linux is a plus
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance; only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Operations Research Analysts Internship (E523)

Learn to develop analytic solutions to complex decision problems. In this opportunity, you will build upon and apply your academic foundation as you explore challenging questions and structure analysis methods using proven analytic techniques from academia and industry. Your work will help solve diverse decision problems confronted in the planning, engineering and acquisition of major government systems. Functions and analyses you may be exposed to include: system requirements formulation, process modeling, real-time scheduling/dynamic tasking, return-on-investment analysis, investment portfolio determination and optimization, system performance and operational effectiveness analysis, multi-criteria decision modeling, risk analysis and prioritization, and related cost/performance trade studies. You will work closely with project teams to introduce and formulate solution approaches as well as have opportunities to suggest and conduct research in new techniques.

Candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their analytic knowledge and skill while learning diverse technologies and application domains.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, or Industrial Engineering. We expect that all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.
• Possess strong analytic modeling and problem solving skills, including expertise in the following areas: mathematical programming, computer modeling, probability and statistics, and data analysis.

Other relevant knowledge and skills that will improve your candidacy includes:

• Expertise in Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis methods
• Programming skills, especially in an object-oriented language, such as C++
• "Hands-on" web design skills in: Java, XML, HTML
• Database organization and design including SQL
• Ability to effectively write and orally present analytic material

Real-time Software Consultant Internship (E546)

As a real-time software consultant, you'll build upon your academic foundation and leverage your college internship experience to apply the latest real-time concepts across several domains including: autonomous vehicles; software defined radios; tactical data networks and gateways; and radars/sensors.

Candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the fundamentals of software analysis, design, and implementation of distributed real-time systems.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• Solid working knowledge of several of the following: real-time systems; real-time Java or CORBA; multi-processor and/or distributed systems development; inter-processor Communication; Universal Modeling Language (UML); OOA/OOD/OOP; high-performance embedded computing / massively parallel computing; loosely-coupled distributed systems; service-oriented architecture (SOA); C, C++, JAVA, XML, SOAP, REST

We search for the best and the brightest candidates that are technically gifted, work well individually or as part of a team, can identify solutions to complex challenges, and enjoy the success of delivering high impact contributions to our customers.

Software Engineering Technologist Co-op or Internship (R200)

Are you passionate about exploring innovative IT solutions using the latest technologies? Do you have a countdown clock to the next release date of your favorite game or device? Do you have the drive to think beyond the current state of the art? If so, we want to talk to you!

MITRE's Frontier Exploration team has several opportunities for candidates that share our passion for innovation and problem solving. To help plot a course for technology-based innovation, we are seeking innovative thinkers who can look at existing IT problems in new ways. You will leverage your strong engineering skills to rapidly translate these new views into demonstrable prototypes, actively monitor and assess trends in industry and government, document and present results to all levels at MITRE.

You will work closely with our IT Technology Evangelist and an enthusiastic team of senior technologists to realize a technology vision and roadmap in areas such as: Virtual Environments, Future Collaboration Systems, Mobility, Seamless Unified Communications and Next-Generation Workforce support systems.

Requirements

• Computer Engineering or Computer Science Degree (3.0+ GPA)
• Possess a passion of new technologies and their applications
• Proficient in Java and/or .net programming
• Web and/or Peer-to-Peer development a plus
• Ability to install, understand and demonstrate commercial software and related hardware devices
• Strong written and presentation skills

Software Systems Engineer Co-op and Internship (G061)

Exciting and challenging opportunities exist within MITRE's Multimedia and Collaboration team applying systems engineering and social science perspectives to the research, development, selection, and successful deployment of mission critical collaboration and analytic tool technologies. These opportunities require creative and agile thinkers who can develop innovative solutions to complex problems within a dynamic environment.

We seek passionate, top-notch computer science and engineering graduates with specific skills and interests in technical areas including collaboration technologies, media exploitation, and human computer interaction. These skills will be employed across multiple domains and applications and used to broker technical information exchange between industry, the research community, and the government.

Successful technologists will work in a university-like environment with exceptionally bright colleagues and state-of-the-art equipment solving difficult technical problems. Candidates should be self-motivated team players able to tackle several assignments simultaneously and be willing to work in new domains. Experience and/or demonstrable interest in any of the following areas are a plus:

• Social science
• Human robotic interaction
• Analytic tools
• Information security
• Distributed computing
• Prototype development
• Operational deployments

Radar Systems Analysis Co-op (E113)

Be a member of a laboratory team of radar systems analysts evaluating the performance of cutting-edge missile defense systems vital to homeland security. Learn or deepen your knowledge of industry standard analysis tools such as MATLAB and Satellite Toolkit (STK) and gain experience working in a professional engineering environment. Analyze live recorded data of missile tests and real-world events to assess performance of the US missile defenses against key performance requirements and investigate possible system improvements. You will be expected to actively be working towards a BS degree in engineering, math, physics, computer science, or similar field, and have completed your sophomore year. Strong programming/analytical skills plus a Secret clearance required. Experience or interest in radar concepts a plus.

Signal Processing Engineers - Full-time (E532)

MITRE provides exceptional opportunities for recent college graduates who want to build skills in signal processing theory and to apply their knowledge to wireless communications, navigation systems, sensor processing and exploitation. We have ongoing research efforts in the areas of wireless communication system and signal design, multi-input multi-output (MIMO) communication systems, multi-user detection (MUD), array and multi-channel processing, radar signal processing, particularly synthetic aperture radar (SAR) image processing algorithms, radar target tracking, sensor fusion, resource management and control. Our research program provides recent graduates with advanced degrees in electrical engineering, mathematics or physics opportunities to contribute to and lead research efforts in signal processing applications critical to national defense.

We are also looking for exceptional bachelor degree candidates interesting in building expertise in signal processing. Our team provides recent graduates an outstanding environment to learn and grow through collaboration with our experienced staff members.

Requirements

• Strong background in mathematics, statistics and the fundamentals of signal processing theory including, for example: signal detection and estimation, multi-channel and array processing, system theory and digital filter design
• Background in communications systems (particularly coding, modulation, channel modeling and signal recovery) radio navigation (particularly GPS) or sensor signal processing (for example radar) is essential
• Experience programming in C/C++ and Matlab is essential
• System prototyping and field experimentation are essential components of our work. MITRE maintains state-of-the-art laboratory facilities that enable system prototyping and field experimentation. Candidates will have the opportunity to apply skills in designing and implementing signal processing systems in hardware and software to support prototyping and field experimentation.
• Successful candidates are expected to be active in the research community particularly through external publication

Software Engineer - Full-time (E146)

Have you ever wondered how uninhabited aerial vehicles are used to gather real-time imagery of the battlefield? How military leaders use all the information at their fingertips to make better decisions? How the Air Force is building Internet-style capabilities into its aircraft?

We are looking for motivated, entrepreneurially minded engineers to join MITRE's Air Force Research and Edge Innovation team in Bedford MA. We work closely with our customers "on the edge", prototyping new technologies in our labs and testing them in the field during live exercises. If you're seeking a career that will allow you to see how innovation can make a difference for solving problems of national importance, look no further!

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a Degree in other Engineering area
• Expertise in principles of object-oriented software design and programming
• Experience with Java, C/C++, Perl, and/or other modern programming languages
• Knowledge of hands-on experience with Internet technologies such as HTTP, AJAX, XML, web services, and related emerging web standards & technologies
• Ability to write and present complex technical material in the form of proposals, white papers, technical reports, and presentations
• Understanding of basic relational database design, SQL, and database access technologies such as JDBC, Hibernate, HiveMind, etc. desired
• Ability to thrive in a diverse team environment consisting of MITRE colleagues, project sponsors, defense contractors, and military or other government personnel
• Knowledge of IP networking, satellite communication systems, tactical data networks, software defined radios, radars, and/or sensor systems is a plus
• Experience and/or interest in visualization and human/computer interaction is a plus

Software Systems Engineer (Enterprise Application Developer) - Full-time (E542)

Do you believe open source has only begun to change the way we develop technology? Would you rather develop Rich Internet based solutions using AJAX, Ruby, Rails instead of reading about them? Are you fueled by analytics, rapid prototyping and producing open source-based products? Is your LAMP more that a light?

We are looking for a passionate, analytical, entrepreneurial minded, software engineer/application developer to be part of a creative engineering team dedicated to developing world-class open source-based solutions.

Specifically you will:

• Research and use the next generation of social collaborative web-based to harness the power of human connections to facilitate collaboration and information sharing
• Use your software engineering, conceptual design and development skills, in partnership with MITRE UI designers, other developers to create new enterprise solutions for advancing the government's technology frontier
• Get your hands dirty in Ruby, Java, HTML, CSS, and other similar tools
• Be given great freedom and responsibility from managing your own work program, researching new technologies to driving group goals
• Work in an environment where your ideas directly shape the experiences you create
• Become a technical Jedi
• Over time, lead projects and learn how to manage delivery of an entire service (from design to development to process engineering to staffing and budgeting)

Requirements:

• Take pride and responsibility for a high degree of personal ownership of your work
• Passionate about Business, Writing, Open Source, Design, Innovation, Craftsmanship and Fun
• Solid mathematical analysis and algorithm development
• Practical software development processes experience (agile, RAD experience desired)
• Proficient in OO principles and languages (Java, C++) and Web technologies ( HTML, CSS, d/xHTML and Javascript )
• Foundation in Database concepts, data analysis, data design, SQL
• Education: Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a Degree in other Engineering areas and comparable software development, design experience

Software Systems Engineer - Full-time (E113)

Be a member of a team of IT professionals to evaluate, design, develop and test web-enabled Java, C++, C# prototype applications to demonstrate solutions to critical sponsor needs. Assist the task leader in developing innovative solutions and applying net-centric techniques. Work with other teams in a dynamic environment to orchestrate and integrate loosely-coupled information services in a service-oriented architecture framework to meet customer mission needs. Conduct performance analysis using commercial and custom-built simulation and modeling tools. Interact with other MITRE team members, industry contractors, and military customers, to include communicating results in technical briefings and reports.

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent field required. Technical skills required include working knowledge of Java, C++, C#, Windows, Database applications, XML, XSLT. Experience in or an understanding of web-based application development, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) development or products, UDDI, SOAP, database modeling and design, .NET, MQ Series or other messaging software desired. Outstanding problem solving capabilities, creativity, an innovative spirit, outstanding communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and a strong work ethic are a plus.

Software Systems Engineer - Full-time (E111)

Be a member of a team of systems and software professionals demonstrating and evaluating the state of the practice and state of the art technologies for critical command and control (C2) and military intelligence systems. Technologies in active use are EJB, ESB products, J2EE, JMS, RSS, SOAP, WSDL, XML, XQuery, and emerging technologies. Assist the task leader in understanding net-centric concepts and developing innovative solutions through the building of reference implementations. Conduct performance analysis using commercial and custom-built simulation and modeling tools. Collaborate with other MITRE team members, industry contractors, and military customers, and communicate results in technical briefings and reports.

Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent field required
• Technical skills required include working knowledge of Java, C#, or XSLT, with a broad and deep exposure to as many web-enabling technologies as possible and a yearning to learn more
• Candidate should have a strong desire to join a "Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For" while performing work in the public interest
• Outstanding problem solving capabilities, creativity, an innovative spirit, effective communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and a strong work ethic are a plus

Software Systems Engineer - Full-time (E112)

Be a member of a small team focused on investigating servive-oriented techniques and standards to expose, share and use information. We are looking for individuals with an interest in setting the standards and design patterns for future systems development. Explore service registries and data repositories with an eye to using them at the Enterprise Level. Assist in the development of a roadmap for system migration to service oriented architecture. Interact with other MITRE team members, industry contractors, and military customers, to include communicating results in technical briefings, conference papers and reports.

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent field required. Technical skills required include working knowledge of Java, C++, C#, Windows, Database applications, XML, XSLT. Experience in or an understanding of web-based application development, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) development or products, UDDI, SOAP, database modeling and design, .NET, MQ Series or other messaging software desired. Outstanding problem solving capabilities, creativity, an innovative spirit, outstanding communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and a strong work ethic are a plus.

Systems Engineer - Full-time (E100, E143)

In today's world the definition, interoperability and integration of systems presents complex and difficult challenges in the development of capabilities. Nowhere is this challenge greater than in the Air Force where MITRE is working to migrate the power of the network from the ground environment to the airborne domain (fighters, bombers, command and control platforms, etc.) to better defend and protect our country.

MITRE needs staff who have interest and skills in the classical engineering domains (communications, electrical, computer, mechanical, etc.) but have pursued or have interest in pursing a degree in systems engineering at the bachelors or masters level.

You will have an opportunity to apply the systems engineering tools that you studied in school in working with the latest concepts in communications, networking, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) in order to develop the requirements, concepts of operations, and evaluating potential solutions for the application of airborne networking and non-traditional intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) technologies to the Air Force's advanced weapons systems.

Strong candidates would have interest in working across the systems engineering process from early requirements definition through system fielding.

You will ideally have a Bachelor or Masters Degree in Systems Engineering or other interdisciplinary program (or a strong desire to make this your next degree) and 1 or 2 year's of experience.

User Interface Designer - Full-time (E540, E542)

Do you want your designs to make people smile? We're looking for a PASSIONATE, INSPIRING, DESIGN-OBSESSED APOSTLE who can lead us and our customers in creating beautiful and elegant services.

Specifically, you will:

• Lead projects and over time learn how to manage the entire service (from development to user interface design to process engineering to staffing to budget to customer service)
• Be a vigilant advocate for the user's experience
• Design mockups and create working prototypes to solidify design direction and planning
• Produce finished shipping designs, finalizing layout, color, typography, images, and icons
• Get your hands dirty in HTML, CSS, and other similar tools
• Take pride in and feel responsibility for a high degree of personal ownership of your work. Thousands of people will immediately interact with your finished designs
• Not live in a production-only environment. Your ideas will directly shape the experiences you create.
• Be passionate about: Business, Writing, Open Source, Design, Innovation, Craftsmanship, Fun
• Be given great freedom and responsibility from managing your own work program to mentoring staff to driving group goals
• Become a UI design jedi

Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree in Design, HCI, or Engineering
• A thorough understanding of user interface design principles
• An online portfolio of work

Communications Engineers – Full-time and Internship (E130)

MITRE is offering a number of excellent opportunities to build upon your academic foundation and join a dynamic multi-disciplined technical team having fundamental impact on the design and development of next generation communication systems. MITRE seeks communications engineers with various interests (i.e. systems, software, hardware) to work with a team of experienced professionals and other dynamic recent grads in the Center for Command and Control systems. A successful candidate will experience a wide range of engineering challenges, including areas such as: technical research, complex communication system analysis & modeling, requirements definition and exploration, architecture design and validation, technology insertion and the opportunity to define and execute hands-on prototyping activities.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of fundamental communications engineering in a collaborative environment that emphasizes knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with a focus on communications, or other relevant technical disciplines that include communications engineering fundamentals as part of their curriculum. We expect all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.
• Solid working knowledge of one or more of the following: communication system performance analysis, signal processing, modeling and simulation, computer networking, laboratory or hands-on prototyping experience, Object Oriented engineering of complex software systems, and hardware engineering specialties (i.e. FPGA/DSP design, RF technology, antenna systems).

Other relevant knowledge that will improve your candidacy includes:

• Understanding of network operations and layered architectures, and the design principles for upgradeable, extensible communication systems
• Understanding of technologies for specific or multiple layers of the communications architecture such as coded-modulation schemes for the physical layer and data protection algorithms for the application layer, or depth in digital signal processing/coding theory
• Understanding of the application of modern methods and tools (i.e. Rational Rose, Systems Architect, VHDL, DOORS) to translate requirements into Object Oriented software and layered hardware designs
• "Hands-on" skills in: C++, Matlab, Mathematica, STK or similar modeling tools
• Ability to effectively write and present technical material

Electronic System Development Engineers – Full-time and Internship (E536)

Exciting and challenging opportunities exist within MITRE's Electronic System Development team developing leading edge hardware and software for advanced communications, navigation and sensor systems supporting critical national security applications. These opportunities require innovative and agile thinkers who can develop quick-turn prototypes in a dynamic environment, with emphasis on developing the right engineering solution to complex problems. Interest in new technologies and novel application of existing technologies is a must.

We seek passionate, top-notch engineering graduates with specific skills and interests, including embedded hardware/software development, chip design, and FPGA or microcontroller implementations. These skills will be employed across multiple applications, including tactical radios, next generation GPS equipment, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance systems.

Successful technologists will work in a university-like environment with exceptionally bright colleagues and state-of-the-art equipment solving difficult technical problems.

Experience and/or demonstrable interest in any of the following areas are a plus:

• Familiarity with computer aided design tools (synthesis, simulation, place and route) on FPGA targets using VHDL or Verilog
• Familiarity with physical integrated circuit design tools (Synopsys, Cadence, MAGMA), and basic analog circuit simulation using SPICE
• Algorithm analysis and development using MATLAB
• Embedded firmware development in C/C++ and/or assembly language on microprocessor or DSP targets

Information Security Engineer – Full-time and Internship (G021)

Exciting and challenging opportunities exist within MITRE's Air Force/Combatant Commands Security Department. We are developing state of the art solutions to the security problems encountered by our customers. Our opportunities are best suited for innovative and agile thinkers who can develop quick-turn prototypes in a dynamic environment, with emphasis on developing the right engineering solution to complex problems. Interest in new technologies and novel application of existing technologies is a must.

We seek passionate, top-notch computer science and system engineering graduates with skills in advanced security techniques, penetration testing, and attack mitigation. These skills will be employed across multiple critical Air Force and Combatant Command applications.

Successful technologists will work in a university-like environment with exceptionally bright colleagues and state-of-the-art equipment solving difficult technical problems.

Experience and/or demonstrable interest in any of the following areas are a plus:

• Ethical hacking
• System testing
• Vulnerability testing and analysis

Network Engineers – Full-time and Internship (E130)

MITRE is offering a number of challenging opportunities to build upon your academic foundation and join a dynamic multi-disciplined technical team having fundamental impact on the design and development of network centric communication systems. MITRE seeks network engineers with various interests (i.e. systems, software, hardware) to work with a team of experienced professionals and other dynamic recent grads in the Center for Command and Control systems. A successful candidate will experience a wide range of engineering challenges, including areas such as: technical research, requirements definition and exploration, complex terrestrial and emerging airborne wireless mobile ad hoc networking communication component and system architecture design and validation, modeling & simulation, technology insertion, and the opportunity to define and execute hands-on prototyping activities.

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of fundamental network engineering in a collaborative environment that emphasizes knowledge sharing and continuous professional development.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with a focus on networks, communications systems, or other relevant technical disciplines that include network engineering fundamentals as part of their curriculum. We expect all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.
• Solid working knowledge of one or more of the following: Ethernet and network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP/IP, network performance analysis, wired/wireless networking technology, modeling & simulation, laboratory or hands-on prototyping experience, or Object Oriented engineering of complex software and/or hardware engineering specialties.

Other relevant knowledge that will improve your candidacy includes:

• Understanding of OSI layered networking and network operations, and the design principles for upgradeable extensible networks, service oriented open architectures, and network centric enterprise services
• Understanding of technologies for specific networking applications (i.e., MANET, cellular, Internet Protocols), functions (i.e., routers, servers), formats (i.e., XML, UML), and/or information assurance/security (i.e., HAIPE, multiple levels of security, QoS)
• Understanding of the application of modern methods and tools (i.e. Rational Rose, Systems Architect, VHDL, DOORS) to translate requirements into Object Oriented software and layered hardware designs
• Some understanding of communications systems, digital signal processing, wireless IP and/or radio technologies is also desirable
• "Hands-on" skills in: C++, Matlab, Mathematica, STK, Opnet, or similar modeling tools
• Ability to effectively write and present technical material

Network Engineer – Full-time and Co-op (E537)

The Network Development team is looking for an energetic engineer to contribute in the area of networking in a military communications environment. Our work program focuses on analysis and proof-of-concept prototype development of topics faced by the DoD.

• Course work and/or experience with software development and networking is required
• Object oriented design experience and understand network protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and Ethernet preferred
• Understanding of OSI layered networking, embedded systems design, and Linux is a plus
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance; only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Operations Research Analysts – Full-time and Internship (E523)

Learn to develop analytic solutions to complex decision problems! In this opportunity, you will build upon and apply your academic foundation as you explore challenging questions and structure analysis methods using proven analytic techniques from academia and industry. Your work will help solve diverse decision problems confronted in the planning, engineering and acquisition of major government systems. Functions and analyses you may be exposed to include: system requirements formulation, process modeling, real-time scheduling/dynamic tasking, return-on-investment analysis, investment portfolio determination and optimization, system performance and operational effectiveness analysis, multi-criteria decision modeling, risk analysis and prioritization, and related cost/performance trade studies. You will work closely with project teams to introduce and formulate solution approaches as well as have opportunities to suggest and conduct research in new techniques.

Candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their analytic knowledge and skill while learning diverse technologies and application domains.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Management Science, or Industrial Engineering. We expect that all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.
• Possess strong analytic modeling and problem solving skills, including expertise in the following areas: mathematical programming, computer modeling, probability and statistics, and data analysis.

Other relevant knowledge and skills that will improve your candidacy includes:

• Expertise in Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis methods
• Programming skills, especially in an object-oriented language, such as C++
• "Hands-on" web design skills in: Java, XML, HTML
• Database organization and design including SQL
• Ability to effectively write and orally present analytic material

Real-time Software Consultants – Full-time and Internship (E546)

As a Real-time software consultant, you’ll build upon your academic foundation and leverage your college internship experience to apply the latest real-time concepts across several domains including: autonomous vehicles; software defined radios; tactical data networks and gateways; and radars/sensors.

Candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the fundamentals of software analysis, design, and implementation of distributed real-time systems.

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering.
• Solid working knowledge of several of the following: real-time systems; real-time Java or CORBA; multi-processor and/or distributed systems development; inter-processor Communication; Universal Modeling Language (UML); OOA/OOD/OOP; high-performance embedded computing / massively parallel computing; loosely-coupled distributed systems; service-oriented architecture (SOA); C, C++, JAVA, XML, SOAP, REST

We search for the best and the brightest candidates that are technically gifted, work well individually or as part of a team, can identify solutions to complex challenges, and enjoy the success of delivering high impact contributions to our customers.

Software Systems Engineer – Full-time and Co-op/Internship (G061)

Exciting and challenging opportunities exist within MITRE's Multimedia and Collaboration team applying systems engineering and social science perspectives to the research, development, selection, and successful deployment of mission critical collaboration and analytic tool technologies. These opportunities require creative and agile thinkers who can develop innovative solutions to complex problems within a dynamic environment.

We seek passionate, top-notch computer science and engineering graduates with specific skills and interests in technical areas including collaboration technologies, media exploitation, and human computer interaction. These skills will be employed across multiple domains and applications and used to broker technical information exchange between industry, the research community, and the government.

Successful technologists will work in a university-like environment with exceptionally bright colleagues and state-of-the-art equipment solving difficult technical problems. Candidates should be self-motivated team players able to tackle several assignments simultaneously and be willing to work in new domains.

Experience and/or demonstrable interest in any of the following areas are a plus:

• Social science
• Human robotic interaction
• Analytic tools
• Information security
• Distributed computing
• Prototype development
• Operational deployments

Visualization Software Engineering Consultant – Full-time and Co-op (E540, E543)

Interested in designing innovative visualizations for large, shared displays to improve the effectiveness of a military operations center? Want to be involved with developing visual system prototypes for troops who must make decisions quickly with limited resources? Learn to become a Visualization Software Engineering consultant! In this opportunity, you will build upon your academic foundation and leverage your college work, internship, or research experience by applying the latest software engineering concepts to solve real-world technical challenges.

Key functions we may expose you to include: software research, complex software system solutions analysis & consulting, command center decision support software, visualization software, serious video game development, work flow analysis, and hands-on prototyping. You'll work closely with a collaborative team to develop enterprise class visualization software prototypes.

Candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the fundamentals of software engineering and learn to apply the best principles and practices of enterprise software development. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines that have a focus on Enterprise Software. Ideal candidates should have a working knowledge of one or more of the following: graphics engines, video game development, alternative input devices/touch tables, and software architecture design. We expect all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.

Other relevant knowledge that will improve your candidacy includes:

• Strong understanding of visualization software including graphics infrastructures and video game engines
• Hands on experience with DirectX and/or OpenGL
• Ability to effectively write and present technical material is mandatory
• Hands-on skills in: Java, XML, HTML, .NET, C#, Database organization and design including SQL
• Experience with GIS/mapping software and concepts
• Experience with XML including DOM/SAX parsers
• Understanding of enterprise frameworks (J2EE, .NET), Web Services principles and Service Oriented Architecture (SOAs)

Software Engineering Consultant – Full-time and Co-op (E54A, E121, E540, D547)

Learn to become a Software Engineering consultant! In this opportunity, you will build upon your academic foundation and leverage your college internship experience to learn and apply the latest software engineering concepts emerging from research, industry and academia on large complex enterprise systems. Key functions we may expose you to include: software research, complex software system solutions analysis & consulting, requirements definition and refinement, software design and architecture validation, software engineering process improvement, work flow analysis, data engineering and hands-on prototyping. You'll work closely with an IT Technology Evangelist to develop and introduce the latest software performance, information assurance (IA), enterprise integration and workflow solutions, mobile computing and data technologies into new enterprise capability demonstrations. Typically you'll be able to collaborate across a number of government, industry, and academic organizations in formulating solutions to complex problems.

Candidates will have the opportunity to strengthen their knowledge of the fundamentals of software engineering and learn to apply the best principles and practices of enterprise software development. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines that have a focus on Enterprise Software. Candidates should having a solid working knowledge of one or more of the following: requirements specification, system performance modeling, software architecture design and analysis, model driven architecture, software systems analysis, and management, data engineering, integration technology including middleware and work flow including business process analysis. We expect all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.

Other relevant knowledge that will improve your candidacy includes:

• Strong understanding of full life cycle development methodology skills including modern development processes (Agile programming, Extreme Programming, Scrum)
• Understanding of the application of modern object-oriented methods (i.e., Rational Unified Process, UML, etc.) and tools (i.e. Rational Rose, Systems Architect, Rhapsody) to translate software requirements into OO software designs and code
• Understanding of enterprise frameworks (J2EE, .NET), Web Services principles and Service Oriented Architecture (SOAs)
• "Hands-on" skills in: Java, XML, HTML, C#; Database organization and design including SQL
• Ability to effectively write and present technical material is mandatory

User Experience Consultant – Full-time and Co-op (E540, E543)

Interested in designing innovative visualizations for large, shared displays to improve situational awareness within a military operations center? Want to be involved with improving the usability of systems for troops who must make decisions quickly with limited resources? Learn to become a User Experience consultant at MITRE! In this opportunity, you will build upon your academic foundation and leverage applicable college work experience to learn and apply human factors engineering techniques to the Department of Defense. Key functions we may expose you to include: user requirements analysis, interaction design, data visualization, usability analysis and workflow analysis. You'll work closely with users as well as software developers to optimize total system performance.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction or other relevant technical disciplines. Candidates should have a solid working knowledge of one or more of the following: usability evaluation methods, cognitive engineering, contextual inquiries or other requirements gathering methods, and user interface design principles. We expect all candidates pursuing a permanent position will complete their degrees by their date of hire.

Other relevant knowledge that will improve your candidacy includes:

• "Hands-on" user interface prototyping skills in: HTML, Flash, Visio, Java, JSP, or C++, along with graphic design expertise
• Understanding of cognitive task analysis methods
• Understanding of situation awareness analysis methods for individuals and teams

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