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, 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 MITRE—and make a difference with us. Job DescriptionPeriod of Work: May-August 2025Full-Time: 40 hours a weekLocation: McLean, VAIn Office Requirement: Hybrid (50% onsite) The Theater Command and Control department leads projects and initiatives directly related to the overall Homeland / Air Defense mission. Across the department, our goal is to rapidly field capabilities that provide continuous surveillance, seamless command and control, and engagement of airborne threats. The Sensors Engineering Intern will a ssist in procuring, configuring, fielding, troubleshooting and verifying Ionospheric Sounders and associated communications infrastructure for the OTHR Winter Study experimental system. Basic Qualifications + Must be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree and continue to be enrolled full-time the semester following the internship. + “Hands-on” Python skills + Familiarity with Linux + Sustained excellence in academic performance Preferred Qualifications + Demonstrated interest in serving the public + “Hands-on” experience with MatLab and/or C++ + Familiarity with networking principles + Familiarity with Sounders and/or RF hardware + Knowledge of sensors, radars and/or HF 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): 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 MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.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)