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Department Summary:

MITRE's Software Engineering Department in the Software Engineering Innovation center focuses on rapid software prototyping and proof of concepts across a wide range of sectors, including defense, homeland security, health, space, and law enforcement. Leveraging agile methodologies, the department provides comprehensive support throughout the entire software lifecycle. Its core competencies enable the department to swiftly respond to sponsor needs, delivering innovative solutions that address complex challenges to make the world a safer place. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

As an Associate Software Systems Engineer at MITRE, you will enjoy a collaborative environment where you will work closely with others in an organization that encourages and values collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning.  You will have the opportunity to leverage and grow your hands-on software engineering expertise as you contribute to real challenges across a variety of domains.

While responding to these challenges, you will leverage and grow your hands-on skills with software design and development, engaging in the full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies.

You will work with one or more of the following: 

Data Analysis & VisualizationDevSecOpsCloud EngineeringMobile ComputingFull-Stack DevelopmentEmbedded Systems and Internet of ThingsModeling and SimulationModel-Based EngineeringVirtual Reality

 

Responsibilities: 

Develop and test software based on project requirements and specifications.Collaborate with team members to design innovative software solutions.Write clean, scalable, and efficient code using programming languages like Java, C++, Python, etc.Debug and troubleshoot software to resolve issues and improve performance.Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share best practices.Assist in the documentation of software, including user manuals and technical reports.Continually update technical knowledge and skills by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, including ideation, design, development, testing, and deployment.Work closely with project managers to ensure timely delivery of software projects.Adhere to best practices in software development and the company's internal procedures and standards.

Basic Qualifications:

Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experienceMust be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a Federal clearance.Documented experience with "Hands-on" skills in at least one object-oriented, procedural, functional, or declarative programming language (e.g., Java, C/C++/Objective-C/C#, Python, Go, JavaScript, Ruby)Demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn and apply new technologies.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.High level desire to help their nation solve its most critical challenges.

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference given to qualified candidates with an active clearance.2 years+ of relevant experience or internshipsExposure to software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git)Familiarity with Agile software development methodologiesKnowledge of software design patternsStrong written and verbal communication skills  Knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, or data analytics and familiarity with tools and libraries associated with all three. 

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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