Human Centered Engineer Intern / User Experience Engineer Intern

The MITRE Corporation • Mclean, VA • 2h ago

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.

The department delivers user centered engineering solutions by applying human factors principles, conducting usability research, and integrating human computer interaction best practices into the design and development of software and hardware systems. Its mission is to improve the overall user experience of government facing technologies while ensuring accessibility, safety, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibility:

Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, @contextual inquiries) to identify needs, pain points, and workflow requirements, emphasizing sound HCE practices toward AI enablement.

Create low and high-fidelity UI mockups and interactive proto@types using design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).

(UXE) Develop front-end components and pages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/React or similar) that implement approved UI/UX designs, ensuring accessibility and performance standards are met.

Perform usability testing on both proto@types and live front-end implementations; analyze findings and iterate on designs and code.

Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate user insights and design specifications into technical requirements and deliverable code.

Qualifications:

Sustained excellence in academic performance.

Must be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program in (e.g., Human Centered Engineering, UX, Computer Science, etc.) or a related degree and continue to be enrolled full-time the semester following the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills and the ability to present design concepts to diverse audiences.

Familiarity with UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar) and prototyping methods (UXE - React, Angular, Vue.js, or similar).

Experience conducting usability studies, user testing, or human factors assessments in academic or project settings (can include Human-Machine Teaming, Human Systems Integration, or similar).

Demonstrates interest in serving the public.

Strong teamwork mindset and proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

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):

Not Applicable

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Not Applicable

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.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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