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Early Careers - Systems Engineering

The MITRE Corporation

McLean · Hybrid Full-time Entry Level $77k – $115k/yr Today

About the role

About

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. We operate R&D centers for the government creating lasting impact in cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We offer competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation.

Job Description

MITRE’s systems engineering work identifies, nurtures, and promotes innovative technologies for solving challenging problems in transportation, aerospace, cyber, AI, mechanical, defense, health, enterprise business, and other systems. As a recent graduate, you will work with a team to apply your knowledge and gain experience with one or more of the following:

  • Digital and model-based engineering
  • System architecting
  • Requirements Engineering
  • Mission and system of systems engineering
  • AI-enabled systems engineering
  • Agile systems engineering
  • Systems security engineering
  • Mechanical engineering, structural analysis, thermal dynamics
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related degree program
  • Knowledge of systems, mechanical or aerospace engineering theory
  • Sustained excellence in academic performance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience applying systems, aerospace, or mechanical engineering in internships or research/lab positions
  • Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as MagicDraw, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, Rhapsody, Stella, iThink, Anylogic, Systemitool, or relevant SE design tools
  • Ability to work independently to learn new engineering technologies, techniques, processes, languages, and best practices
  • Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and/or Unified Modeling Language (UML)
  • Experience with Digital Engineering and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  • Science & Technology capability assessments, trade studies, and analysis of alternatives
  • Experience with prototype design and CAD
  • Demonstrated interest in serving the public

Clearance

Candidates may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance as determined by Department of Defense guidelines, including U.S. citizenship requirements.

Salary

$76,800 - $96,000 - $115,200 Annual

Work Location

Hybrid

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses.

Accessibility

MITRE maintains a fully accessible website and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.

Skills

AI-enabled systems engineeringAerospace engineeringAgile systems engineeringCADDigital engineeringMechanical engineeringModel-based systems engineeringModular Open Systems ApproachRequirements engineeringScience & Technology capability assessmentsSystems modeling languageSystems security engineeringSystems engineeringSystem architectingUnified Modeling Language

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