Cyber Software Engineer

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.As a Cyber Software Engineer at MITRE, you will enjoy a collaborative environment where you will work closely with others in an organization that encourages and values collaboration, mentoring, and continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to leverage and grow your hands-on software engineering expertise as you contribute to real challenges across a variety of domains.While responding to these challenges, you will leverage and grow your hands-on skills with software design and development, engaging in the full software engineering lifecycle using modern technologies. You will gain experience with one or more of the following: Cyber Security

Data Analysis & Visualization

DevSecOps

Cloud Engineering

Mobile Computing

Full-Stack Development

Embedded Systems and Internet of Things

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

Modeling and Simulation

Model-Based Engineering

Virtual Reality

Required QualificationsCandidate must have already completed a degree in a technical discipline (including but not limited to Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)

Demonstrated ability and desire to quickly learn and apply new technologies

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues

High level desire to help their nation solve its most critical challenges

Preferred Qualifications

"Hands-on" skills in at least one object-oriented, procedural, functional, or declarative programming language (e.g., Java, C/C/Objective-C/C#, Python, Go, NodeJS, JavaScript, Ruby, HTML5)

Exposure to software development tools and frameworks, including source control management tools (e.g., Git)

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies

Knowledge of software design patterns

Knowledge of database technologies, including relational or NoSQL

Strong written and verbal communication skills

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