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Lead and shape high-impact projects supporting national security strategies, coordinating with government and MITRE teams. | Requires 5+ years of related experience, project management skills, and a Top Secret/SCI clearance, with a preference for prior MITRE or OSD experience. | 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. The N280 Strategic Non-kinetic Effects Mission Center is seeking an experienced MITRE Project Lead to support an office in the Deputy Secretary of War office and work with other projects that support the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering. MITRE works to rapidly demonstrate and prototype to deliver game-changing strategic effects to solve critical operational challenges using a mission-driven and systems engineering approach. The MITRE D410 project has been established for over 10 years and continues to deliver high quality game-changing support to our sponsor. The MITRE D410 project leverages broad MITRE expertise to provide unbiased strategy, thought leadership, technology subject matter expertise and systems engineering analysis to inform studies, program, and recommendations to inform the Deputy Secretary of War strategies, in the area of Fires, AI and Special and Enabling capabilities. We are seeking an experienced MITRE Project Lead that will work with the support of MITRE leadership to shape and drive the overall MITRE project and other high priority thrust areas while leveraging their leadership skills and experience to guide the diverse Task Leads in their work with their individual government sponsors. As a project lead you will be part of the department leadership team to shape and drive impactful work to meet the OSD Division, DoD & Services Center, and MITRE National Security goals. Roles & Responsibilities: • Work with N280 and other Division Project Leads, MITRE OSD Program Leadership, government leadership, and the D410 project and task leadership team to shape this portion of the MITRE work program and customer strategy following the mission value chain approach. • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the customer's mission, environment and critical challenges and align MITRE tasks and capabilities to support their most critical outcomes. • Collaborate with the project leadership team to assist the individual Task Leads to shape MITRE work objectives according to customer priority objectives and following the mission value chain approach. • Lead in identifying, improving the quality of, and ensuring the delivery of data-driven technical products in partnership with the individual task leads to support achievement of critical customer goals and outcomes. • Ensure proper resource allocation for planned execution (e.g., level of effort, dollars, and technical staff) in partnership with individual task leads. • Track overall project and individual task STE delivery and finances with the project leadership team, including project funding status, and take appropriate action as necessary to correct shortfalls or overruns. • Track and report project and individual task technical progress to MITRE OSD Program Leadership and project customers. • Assess customers’ and stakeholders’ perception of MITRE value and success to address shortcomings along with the project leadership team and task leads and in partnership with the MITRE OSD Program Leadership, when necessary. • Coordinate necessary staffing and hiring with OSD and relevant MITRE Labs Department Managers. Basic Qualifications: • Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; or 3 years and a 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. • Experience managing projects and/or experience as a direct supervisor • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance • Experience developing work programs, shaping work programs, and creating sponsor relationships, especially as related to system engineering, OSD work programs. • Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. • This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site. Preferred Qualifications: • Preference to current employees that are currently providing support to OSD projects or familiar with OSD R&E organization • Masters degree in Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field • Prior MITRE Task lead or Associate PL experience This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI 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: $129,200 - $161,500 - $193,800 Annual Work Location Type: Hybrid Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. 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 for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply. Benefits information may be found here. Copyright © 1997-2026, 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.

Develop and apply advanced modeling and simulation tools to support national security missions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and communicating findings to stakeholders. | Requires extensive experience in physics-based modeling, programming skills, and security clearances, with a minimum of 8 years of related experience or a relevant advanced degree. | 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. The MITRE National Security (MNS) organization, supporting the Department of War, Military Services, Combatant Commands, the Intelligence Community, and US Allies, is seeking highly motivated individuals ready to apply their expertise to high-impact, mission-driven work. At MITRE, you will provide national security leaders with data-driven analysis and technologically informed solutions to solve the toughest national security challenges. Your unique background and skill set will inspire creative solutions that improve the safety, security, and resilience of our nation. Take the next step in your career and contribute to shaping national and global security. Roles & Responsibilities: We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Modeling & Simulation / Operations Research Analyst to support critical national security missions. In this role, you will partner with operational stakeholders to develop and apply advanced modeling, simulation, and analytical tools—integrating mathematics, physics, engineering, and programming—to generate actionable insights for mission and sponsor needs. You will tackle complex, real-world problems at the intersection of technology and national security while expanding your skills through hands-on work. We value curiosity, innovation, and a passion for learning, and we’re looking for candidates who thrive in collaborative, diverse teams and are committed to delivering solutions that make a real impact. Responsibilities include: Lead the development and application of modeling and simulation tools by providing technical expertise and support. Collaborate and lead multidisciplinary teams to refine methodologies and address technical challenges. Shape project strategies by identifying and recommending innovative techniques and tools to improve modeling and simulation capabilities. Communicate findings and recommendations to senior-level stakeholders to ensure alignment with mission goals. Foster collaboration across teams to enhance the effectiveness and scalability of modeling and simulation initiatives. Mentor staff to ensure effectiveness and scalability of modeling and simulation initiatives. Basic Qualifications: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Degree in relevant field (e.g., Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering). Experience with developing and applying physics-based modeling and simulation tools to address research questions. Experience with developing, debugging, and applying physics-based modeling and simulation tools to address research questions. Experienced in presenting analysis to non-technical audiences and senior leaders, and bridging operational teams with technical experts to create mission-focused solutions. Experience working across scientists, analysts, and technical experts from several technical disciplines to collaborate on modeling and simulation solutions to solve mission problems Familiarity with operational analysis tools (e.g., AFSIM, STK, NGTS, STORM) Demonstrated expertise in programming languages and applications such as C/C++, Java, Julia, Python, MATLAB, or Mathematica Active DoD Secret clearance, with eligibility for TS/SCI (per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance) This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with data analysis and data visualization tools or environments. Experience in mission engineering, including interpreting and analyzing mission threads Active DoD Top Secret clearance with access to Secure Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). This position is being posted externally as part of a targeted hiring pilot focused on building future capability and is not associated with a current project opening. 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): Top Secret/SCI Salary compensation range and midpoint: $155,200 - $194,000 - $232,800 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. 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 for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply. Benefits information may be found here. Copyright © 1997-2026, 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.

Apply cybersecurity principles to space systems, develop and implement cybersecurity controls, and support assessments and testing. | Requires extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks, space system cybersecurity, and related technical expertise, which are not present in your profile. | 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. The MITRE Space Intelligence Systems Department is looking for an Space System Cybersecurity Engineer who wants to drive innovative solutions, thought leadership, and evidence-based recommendations so the Intelligence Community (IC) can deliver the benefits and services our Mission Partners depend on to make a positive impact in the world. Roles & Responsibilities: • Demonstrate initiative by taking ownership of assigned tasks and delivering results within deadlines. • Continuously learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies relevant to the role. • Contribute to team meetings and brainstorming sessions to drive creative problem-solving. • Collaborate with team members to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions for sponsor challenges. • Apply cybersecurity principles to a wide variety of systems and recommend solutions to increase cyber resilience. • Develop and implement cybersecurity controls and procedure to address sponsor’s requirements and challenges. • Support cybersecurity assessments, analysis, and testing of space system cybersecurity, including participation in modeling, simulation, and lab testbed activities as needed. Basic Qualifications: • Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a master’s degree or 3 years and a PhD or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. • Experience using at least one cybersecurity framework or standard (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, DoD RMF, FISMA) in risk assessment, space systems engineering, or operations. • Experience with or exposure to space system cybersecurity, industrial control systems (ICS), Operational Technology (OT), SCADA, or other control systems used in critical infrastructure or space missions (through professional work, lab projects, or research). • Hands-on experience conducting cybersecurity assessments • Ability to lead discussions, collaborate across different teams and organizations, and brief technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Must be a US citizen with an active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance to be considered. • This position has an on-site requirement at MITRE or government locations of 5 days a week. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience applying MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE ATT&CK for space systems. • * Knowledge of space systems engineering and cybersecurity challenges unique to that ecosystem • Deep technical expertise in one or more areas including modeling and simulation, systems engineering, mission engineering, OT countermeasures, threat emulation, or susceptibility assessment and analysis. • Experience supporting or leading cyber simulation activities such as cyber ranges, lab-based experiments, Simulation Exercises (SIMEX), or Tabletop Exercises (TTXs) for space system stakeholders. • Experience with detection engineering or threat hunting to identify adversary TTPs and develop analytics for malicious behavior on space systems. • Experience contributing to or operationalizing cyber threat frameworks and tools (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, ATT&CK for ICS, CALDERA, OpenCTI) to support adversary emulation, analysis, or defensive improvements. • Experience working directly with space system owners, operators, and engineers. • History of building trusted relationships with demanding customers or leaders. • Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and tact. This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph 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/Polygraph Salary compensation range and midpoint: $158,800 - $198,500 - $238,200 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. 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 for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply. Benefits information may be found here. Copyright © 1997-2026, 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.

Support development of AI/ML tools and cloud-based architectures for synthetic training environments. | Must be enrolled full-time in a computer or software engineering degree program, with interest or experience in AI/ML, cloud, and programming. | 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. The Army Soldier and Weapon Systems Department (N214) mission is to provide world class engineering workforce for combat, testing, and training capabilities to provide the U.S. Army an asymmetric advantage. The work programs leverage a diverse set of technical disciplines to solve complex problems in the areas of systems engineering, agile software development, test and evaluation, digital engineering, autonomous systems, and training. Job Responsibilities: The intern will work in conjunction with both MITRE and Capability Portfolio Executive for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (CPE STRI) in support of an Army Training project. This project seeks to utilize predictive algorithms and/or ML/AI tools to assist in the development of a synthetic training environment, providing leadership with a continual overview of options and best paths forward for support. The intern will participate in the design and implementation of cloud-based architectures to support scalable deployment, integration, and experimentation of ML/AI tools within the synthetic training environment. The intern will develop, test, and document software components—such as data processing pipelines, ML/AI integration modules, and user-facing tools—to enable robust, maintainable, and extensible capabilities within the synthetic training environment. Basic Qualifications: Sustained excellence in academic performance Must be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program in computer engineering, software engineering, or a related degree and continue to be enrolled full-time the semester following the internship. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated interest in serving the public AI/ML experience Cloud experience Familiarity with Python for simple programming tasks in AI. Ability to work with data to find patterns and insights. Comfort with at least one programming language. Java, Python, C# and or C++ Basic knowledge of using Git for code management. 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 Salary compensation range and midpoint: $46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual Work Location Type: Hybrid Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. 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 for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply. Benefits information may be found here. Copyright © 1997-2026, 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.