Engineering & Data Science Intern- High School Internship

The MITRE Corporation • Colorado Springs, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.
Our Department delivers applied systems and mission engineering support to NORAD, USNORTHCOM, and subordinate commands. The department emphasizes collaboration and mission-focused solutions to support homeland defense and security operations.

Requirements

• Sustained excellence in academic performance
• Currently in high school and taking STEM classes (such as engineering, computer science, or advanced math/science), with a strong interest in technology and problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain ideas and write about what you learned or built.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public

Nice To Haves

• Completed or currently enrolled in advanced math courses (such as Calculus I or higher) and an introductory or Fundamentals of Engineering Design course.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small team on real engineering and/or data science projects, helping with tasks like collecting data, running simple tests, and organizing results.
• Take part in an 8–10-week hands-on learning program that introduces core engineering principles and basic data science tools beyond what you learn in school.
• Practice explaining your work in simple terms, both in writing and in group discussions or short presentations.
• Ask questions, try new ideas, and actively look for chances to turn what you learn in the classroom into practical solutions for real-world problems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees