Internships in Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering or Physics

Position Overview

At MITRE you don’t have to choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life. As a not‐for‐profit corporation dedicated to the public interest, MITRE tackles our nation’s toughest challenges in fields like cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation—all while caring for the long-term well-being of our employees. This internship opportunity is part of a candidate pool for various roles. If you’re ready to gain hands-on experience and make a difference working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation, then choose MITRE.

NOTE: This is not an application for a specific position. By submitting your information and resume you will be considered for internship roles. The primary hiring season runs from September through March.

Key Responsibilities

• Digital and Model-Based Engineering
• Mission and Systems of Systems Engineering
• AI-Enabled Systems Engineering
• Agile Systems Engineering
• Systems Security Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering (Structural Analysis, Thermal Dynamics)
• Aerospace Engineering

Required Qualifications

• Must be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree program in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Must continue to be enrolled in the semester following the internship.
• Foundational knowledge of relevant methodologies, frameworks, tools, and/or programming languages.
• Sustained excellence in academic performance.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government Security clearance as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying systems engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics learning in an internship, research, or lab setting.
• Proficiency using associated methodologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Proven ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or related engagements.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual
• Work Location: Hybrid
• Competitive benefits and exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth