Associate Software Engineer

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Research and Development
Cyber Security
Health Care
Professional Development
Innovation
Adaptability
Collaboration
Partnership
Computer Science
Research
Analytics
Aviation
IDEA
Demonstrations
User Experience
Augmented Reality
Testing
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Creative Problem Solving
Communication
Real-time
Human Factors And Ergonomics
Rapid Prototyping
Virtual Reality
Modeling
Unreal Engine
SIM
C++
Java
Python
Linux
Software Development
Web Development
DevOps
Configuration Management
Git
Robotics
ROS
Virtualization
Mobile Development
Security Clearance
Law

Job Details

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 for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.

Department Summary:

Our team builds extensible, scalable, real-time distributed simulation capabilities used primarily for developing and accessing transportation concepts. We are looking for a for someone eager to apply their software development and computer science skills in a dynamic research environment supporting the Immersion Discovery Lab, Simulation, Experimentation and Analytics Lab (SEAL), and Integration Demonstration and Experimentation for Aviation (IDEA) Lab. These labs are extensible, scalable, real-time distributed simulation environments based on an open, layered architecture. They bring together a broad set of integrated capabilities for human-in-the-loop simulations, demonstrations, and immersive visualizations. They are environments capable of handling a range of exploratory concepts, while also being realistic enough to provide a high-quality user experience. This includes the use of mixed reality, autonomy testing, and the use of generative artificial intelligence.

The position requires creative problem-solving skills, good communication skills, an eagerness to learn new skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Software development of real-time simulation applications and immersive environments
  • Working as part of a team of software engineers, experiment designers, transportation operational domain experts, and human factors engineers to help demonstrate and test concepts for sponsors in an iterative rapid-prototyping environment.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
  • Experience with VR development, Modeling & Simulation (Unreal Engine, Isaac Sim)
  • Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.
  • Experience with C++/Java/Python and other modern software languages
  • Experience with Linux based software development
  • Exposure to Full Stack Web Development
  • This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preference given to qualified candidates with active clearance
  • Experience with modern web-based development
  • Experience in or exposure to DevOps concepts
  • Experience with configuration management (e.g. Git)
  • Experience with robotics and control systems (e.g. ROS 2)
  • Experience with or exposure to containerization and/or virtualization
  • Exposure to native/hybrid mobile development

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:
Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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