Roles & Responsibilities
MITRE delivers to its Sponsors the full spectrum of software development capabilities from prototyping, through architecture and modeling, to software assessments. We prototype new capabilities and deliver advanced functionality to address mission needs. As a recent graduate working in computer science, software engineering, or computer vision, you will work with a team of experts to apply your knowledge and gain experience with front-end, back-end, full-stack software development using generative AI and large language models (LLM), and/or machine learning operations.
Basic Qualifications
Must have a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree.
Knowledge of how to retrieve data from databases and other systems and tools using queries, exporting capabilities, and other effective methods.
Hands-on skills in at least one or more programming languages, preferably Java or Python.
Exposure to software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git).
Familiarity with software development methodologies.
Participate in peer reviews, incorporate feedback, and communicate progress, questions, and limitations to the team.
Build familiarity with the sponsor’s mission and relevant technologies in identity management, biometrics, and artificial intelligence.
U.S. citizenship is required as this position requires obtaining and maintaining a Top-Secret clearance.
Ability to work collaboratively, incorporate feedback, and complete assigned tasks under the guidance of experienced staff.
Ability to obtain accounts on the sponsor’s unclassified and classified networks.
Ability to meet on-site requirements consistent with corporate policy and travel occasionally as needed.
This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.
This role is collocated on WV Government site.
No prior full-time professional experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience applying computer science and software development concepts in an internship or research/lab position.
Emerging proficiency using industry-standard frameworks and tools across multiple programming languages.
Knowledge of database technologies, including relational or NoSQL.
Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.
Exposure to biometrics, identity matching, name matching, or human-language technologies.
Clearance: In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship. Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.
- This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
- Top Secret
- This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
- Top Secret
Salary compensation range and midpoint
$79,200 - $99,000 - $118,800 Annual
Work Location Type
Onsite
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.
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