Internships in Computer Science or Software Engineering

The MITRE Corporation • Tampa, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to working for the public interest, operating R&D centers for the government in diverse fields such as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. The organization is committed to tackling national challenges and the long-term well-being of its employees, offering competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture of innovation. This posting serves as a general application pool for various computer science and software engineering internship roles. As an intern, you will collaborate with experts to apply academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in areas like software development, AI/ML, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, mobile computing, embedded systems, human factors engineering, modeling and simulation, model-based engineering, and virtual reality. The primary hiring season for these internships runs from September through March.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related disciplines
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship
• Foundational knowledge of computer science and/or software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance

Nice To Haves

• Experience having applied computer science and/or software engineering learning to an internship, research or lab setting
• Proficiency using computer science and software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements

Responsibilities

• Front-End, Back-End, Middleware, or Full-Stack Software Development
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
• Cybersecurity Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Mobile Computing
• Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
• Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Integration, Human-in-the-Loop Testing, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI)
• Modeling and Simulation
• Model-Based Engineering
• Virtual Reality (VR)

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth
• Culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern