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. Department Summary: The Advanced Capabilities Department (N162) within the Integrated All-Domain Effects Division (N160) in MITRE’s Air and Space Forces Center focuses on developing and enabling capabilities to counter peer adversaries and enable the US to project power and operate within highly contested environments. N162 is seeking a Software Engineer who wants to deliver innovative solutions to unique national challenges. Roles & Responsibilities: + Collaborate with cross-functional team of engineers, to define and deliver cutting-edge software prototypes. + Explore new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to improve mission success. + Push the boundaries of existing systems to create innovative solutions that address complex challenges. + Develop systems to explore new concepts, validate ideas, and gather operator feedback. + Ensure that software is functional, reliable, and demonstrable for evaluation by sponsors and operators. Basic Qualifications: + Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or 3 years and Master’s degree or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. + Familiarity with software engineering and rapid prototyping. + Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies. + Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance. + This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-site Preferred Qualifications: + Familiarity with communications equipment, specifically RF communications. + Experience working with government agencies, military organizations. + Experience with Software Defined Radios + Python, JavaScript, C/C++, Java, bash + Linux Development, git 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): Top Secret/SCI Salary compensation range and midpoint: $127,500 - $159,500 - $191,500 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) and Pay Transparency (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf) . MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org . Copyright © 2025, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only. Benefits information may be found here (https://careers.mitre.org/us/en/benefits)