Computer Science Co-Op

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The Operational Innovation and Modernization department collaborates with Mobility Air Forces (MAF) and Combat Air Forces (CAF) to shape warfighter requirements and Concepts of Operation (CONOP). We offer direct connections to warfighters and ongoing operations, provide operational domain expertise to guide technology and innovation, and facilitate links between DoD sponsors and Coalition Partner development. Our team specializes in CONOPS, mission threads, use cases, and operational requirements.

Job Description

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)
• Apply a variety of analytical techniques to tackle Sponsor challenges to include data mining, statistical models, predictive analytics, optimization, risk analysis, and data visualization
• Contribute to development, test and evaluation, and demonstration of advanced analytic capabilities
• Build and test prototypes in MITRE, government labs, and commercial cloud environments

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.
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain a DoW security clearance

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.
• Demonstrated proficiency using programming languages (such as Python, C/C++, Java)

Clearance: In addition to passing MITRE's employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense's adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship. Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.

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

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.

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