Internships in Electrical or Computer Engineering

The MITRE Corporation•Tampa, FL

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

MITRE is 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. This is not an application for a specific position. By submitting your information and providing your resume, you will be included in a pool of candidates for various internship roles across the company. If you are selected for consideration for a particular internship, a member of MITRE’s Student Programs team will reach out to you. The primary hiring season for MITRE internships runs from September through March.

Requirements

Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.
Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
Foundational knowledge in electrical and/or computer engineering including relevant tools, methodologies, and programming languages.
Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.
U.S. citizenship may be required for a U.S. Government Security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience having applied electrical or computer engineering concepts in an internship, research, or laboratory setting.
Proficiency in using electrical and/or computer engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
Proven ability to work independently.
Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Responsibilities

Apply academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: Electronic Warfare and Signal Processing (Antennas, electromagnetics, sensors, radar, photonics, and advanced signal processing), Communications and Spectrum Operations (Wireless communications, SIGINT, spectrum management, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT)), Embedded Systems and Security (Electronics design, embedded security, and cryptographic systems), Prototyping and Advanced Manufacturing (Rapid hardware prototyping, mechanical design, reliability analysis, and advanced manufacturing techniques), Maritime Systems Development (Acoustic and ocean modeling, SONAR system analysis, and transducer design).