Entry Level - Systems​/Mechanical​/Aerospace Engineer

Entry Level - Systems/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer

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At MITRE we tackle the nation’s toughest challenges while ensuring a fulfilling life for our employees. Our not‑for‑profit organization works for the public interest with R&D centers in cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation.

MITRE’s extensive engagements span hundreds of projects and collaborations with industry and academia to develop and apply novel techniques for effective and predictable systems of systems. Our challenge is to harness rapid technological advances across transportation, aerospace, cyber, AI, mechanical, defense, and health domains to solve complex problems at scale.

As a recent graduate working in systems engineering, you will collaborate with a team to apply your knowledge and gain experience with one or more of the following areas:

• Digital and model‑based engineering
• System architecting
• Requirements engineering
• Mission and system of systems engineering
• AI‑enabled systems engineering
• Agile systems engineering
• Systems security engineering
• Mechanical engineering, structural analysis, thermal dynamics
• Aerospace engineering
• Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD Degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related program
• Knowledge of systems, mechanical, or aerospace engineering theory
• Sustained excellence in academic performance

• Experience applying systems, aerospace, or mechanical engineering in an internship or research/lab position
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as Magic Draw, Cameo Enterprise Architecture, Rhapsody, Stella, iThink, Anylogic, Systemitool, or relevant design tools
• Proven ability to work independently to learn new systems, mechanical, or aerospace engineering technologies, techniques, processes, languages, and best practices
• Experience with SysML and/or UML
• Experience with Digital Engineering
• Experience with Model‑based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Science & Technology (S&T) capability assessments, trade studies, and analysis of alternatives
• Experience with prototype design
• CAD proficiency
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public

The selected candidate must achieve, within one year of hire, a U.S. Government security clearance. This includes U.S. citizenship and compliance with Department of Defense adjudicative guidelines. Other positions may require vetting for various agency public trust, fitness, suitability, or special program access.

Salary: $75,000 – $93,500 – $112,000 annually.

Work Location:

Hybrid.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.