Internships In Computer Science Or Software Engineering

MITRE Internship Opportunities

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As a software or computer science intern, you will collaborate with a team of experts to apply your academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Front-End, Back-End, Middleware, or Full-Stack Software Development
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
• Cybersecurity Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Mobile Computing
• Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT)
• Human Factors Engineering, Human-Computer Integration, Human-in-the-Loop Testing, User Experience/User Interface (UX/UI)
• Modeling and Simulation
• Model-Based Engineering
• Virtual Reality (VR)

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related disciplines.
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
• Foundational knowledge of computer science and/or software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience having applied computer science and/or software engineering learning to an internship, research or lab setting.
• Proficiency using computer science and software engineering methodologies, frameworks, tools and/or programming languages.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public through previous work experience, volunteer activities, or other relevant engagements.

Salary compensation range and midpoint: $45,500 - $57,000 - $68,500 Annual Work Location Type: Hybrid

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