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Systems Engineer Intern

MITRE · McLean, VA

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Internship
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 7, 2026
Job description

About this role

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MITRE is a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. The Systems Engineer Intern will support systems and mission engineering activities for complex government-sponsored systems through requirements analysis, modeling, evaluation, and modern engineering methods.

The role also involves developing models and metrics, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to technical deliverables and documentation.

Responsibilities

Support systems and mission engineering activities for complex government-sponsored systems and systems-of-systems Assist with analyzing, modeling, and evaluating system requirements, architectures, interfaces, and performance using modern engineering methods and tools Apply and develop hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, data analytics, and software development techniques Develop models, metrics, and analyses that help evaluate system alternatives, performance, interoperability, resiliency, and other key attributes Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and contribute to project deliverables, technical documentation, and presentations

Qualifications: Must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited degree-seeking program in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and remain enrolled full-time during the semester following the internship Familiarity with a programming or technical computing language such as Python or MATLAB Familiarity with AI, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering (DE), or related systems modeling and architecture concepts U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. government security clearance Academic, project, or internship experience in systems engineering, analysis, modeling and simulation, software development, or a related technical area Coursework or project experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Digital Engineering, mission engineering, or systems architecture Experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for data analysis, modeling, simulation, or automation Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly

Benefits: Competitive benefits Meaningful career development A culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence On-site work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week

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