Computer Science Intern

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 challengesand 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 dayworking for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITREand make a difference with us. The DODIN Joint Warfighter Capabilities departments (N242) mission is to enable DoD technology and information superiority through a work program that is focused on providing rapid & resilient cloud capabilities, reimagining the Global DoD Network, and modernizing legacy C2 & communications. Period of Work: May-August 2025 Full-Time: 40 hours a week Location: McLean, VA In Office Requirement: Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite) Clearance Requirement: Will be submitted for U.S. Government Secret Clearance Job Responsibilities: Software Development: Develop software in languages such as Java, or JavaScript, and have exposure to cloud SDKs and APIs. Cloud Architecture: Work with architects to design and model cloud-based solutions utilizing native cloud services as well as ensuring alignment with project requirements and government standards. Cloud Migration Assistance: Support the migration of systems and data to cloud platforms, ensuring minimal disruption and adherence to best practices. Testing and Validation: Participate in testing processes to ensure that cloud solutions meet performance, security, and compliance requirements. Data Analysis Support: Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data, using languages such as Python, to provide insights that support decision-making processes and improve project outcomes. Basic Qualifications: Must be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program in Computer Science or a related degree and continue to be enrolled full-time the semester following the internship. Sustained excellence in academic performance. Demonstrated software development experience in Java, JavaScript, or Python. Familiarity with Azure or AWS environments and native services. Ability to obtain and maintain secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Experience having applied computer science learning to an internship or research/lab position. Experience developing RESTful APIs with JSON or HTTP; or experience with MuleSoft. Experience conducting thorough testing to ensure cloud solutions meet performance, security, and compliance benchmarks. Experience in data collection, cleaning, and analysis to derive actionable insights for decision-making and project enhancement. Demonstrated interest in serving the public Existing Secret clearance. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Secret This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): None Work Location Type: Hybrid 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 MITREs employment process, please email recruitinghelpmitre.org . Copyright 2024, 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)