Job Description
Qualifications
This position provides challenging opportunities to apply and expand one's systems architecture, modeling and tradespace analysis skills
Translating analysis results into actionable recommendations for the US Government agencies
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a US government clearance
Experience with MBSE / model-based systems engineering
Proficiency in one or more of the programming languages for quantitative analyses (ex
MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, R)
Documented success using modeling/simulations to illustrate and communicate options to stakeholders
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ingenuity for applying a set of technical skills across multiple subject matter domains such as healthcare and defense
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Understanding of modern systems engineering methods
Experience with multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation (physics-level, engineering-level, and/or operational-level)
Experience with analysis of alternatives, verification and validation, design of Experiments, uncertainty quantification, applied mathematics, and data analytics
Object-oriented programming skills
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, HTML, SQL
Benefits
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$142,000 - $177,500 - $213,000 Annual
Responsibilities
Specific areas of interest include Mission Engineering, Systems of Systems, architecture modeling, analysis of complex systems, modeling and simulation, and decision support
As a Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage and grow your systems engineering expertise by:
Modeling architectures of complex systems using standards-based languages (ex
Articulating major uncertainties associated with systems architectures, and defining risks and opportunities associated with the uncertainties
Job description
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:
The Systems and Mission Analysis Department is charged with identifying, developing, and applying new technologies that can address the Government's most challenging Systems Engineering problems.
We provide innovative, practical solutions for some of our nation's most critical challenges in defense and intelligence , aviation , civil systems , homeland security , the judiciary , healthcare , and cybersecurity .
We are looking for Systems Engineers who are highly motivated, innovative and self-directed. This position provides challenging opportunities to apply and expand one's systems architecture, modeling and tradespace analysis skills. Specific areas of interest include Mission Engineering, Systems of Systems, architecture modeling, analysis of complex systems, modeling and simulation, and decision support.
Roles & Responsibilities:
As a Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage and grow your systems engineering expertise by:
• Modeling architectures of complex systems using standards-based languages (ex. SysML).
• Evaluating and comparing alternative architectures using qualitative and quantitative techniques; exploring large tradespaces.
• Articulating major uncertainties associated with systems architectures, and defining risks and opportunities associated with the uncertainties.
• Translating analysis results into actionable recommendations for the US Government agencies.
Basic Qualifications:
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a US government clearance.
• Experience with MBSE / model-based systems engineering.
• Proficiency in one or more of the programming languages for quantitative analyses (ex. MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, R).
• Documented success using modeling/simulations to illustrate and communicate options to stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ingenuity for applying a set of technical skills across multiple subject matter domains such as healthcare and defense.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Systems/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering or other technical fields with a focus on multi-disciplinary issues.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates with active clearance.
• Experience in systems architecture and systems design and development. Understanding of modern systems engineering methods.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation (physics-level, engineering-level, and/or operational-level).
• Experience with analysis of alternatives, verification and validation, design of Experiments, uncertainty quantification, applied mathematics, and data analytics.
• Object-oriented programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, HTML, SQL.
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
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$142,000 - $177,500 - $213,000 Annual
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; ****** orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency .
MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE's employment process, please email [email protected] .
Copyright © 2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.
Benefits information may be found here
This position provides challenging opportunities to apply and expand one's systems architecture, modeling and tradespace analysis skills
Translating analysis results into actionable recommendations for the US Government agencies
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience
Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a US government clearance
Experience with MBSE / model-based systems engineering
Proficiency in one or more of the programming languages for quantitative analyses (ex
MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, R)
Documented success using modeling/simulations to illustrate and communicate options to stakeholders
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ingenuity for applying a set of technical skills across multiple subject matter domains such as healthcare and defense
This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Understanding of modern systems engineering methods
Experience with multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation (physics-level, engineering-level, and/or operational-level)
Experience with analysis of alternatives, verification and validation, design of Experiments, uncertainty quantification, applied mathematics, and data analytics
Object-oriented programming skills
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, HTML, SQL
Benefits
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$142,000 - $177,500 - $213,000 Annual
Responsibilities
Specific areas of interest include Mission Engineering, Systems of Systems, architecture modeling, analysis of complex systems, modeling and simulation, and decision support
As a Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage and grow your systems engineering expertise by:
Modeling architectures of complex systems using standards-based languages (ex
Articulating major uncertainties associated with systems architectures, and defining risks and opportunities associated with the uncertainties
Job description
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:
The Systems and Mission Analysis Department is charged with identifying, developing, and applying new technologies that can address the Government's most challenging Systems Engineering problems.
We provide innovative, practical solutions for some of our nation's most critical challenges in defense and intelligence , aviation , civil systems , homeland security , the judiciary , healthcare , and cybersecurity .
We are looking for Systems Engineers who are highly motivated, innovative and self-directed. This position provides challenging opportunities to apply and expand one's systems architecture, modeling and tradespace analysis skills. Specific areas of interest include Mission Engineering, Systems of Systems, architecture modeling, analysis of complex systems, modeling and simulation, and decision support.
Roles & Responsibilities:
As a Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer, you will have the opportunity to leverage and grow your systems engineering expertise by:
• Modeling architectures of complex systems using standards-based languages (ex. SysML).
• Evaluating and comparing alternative architectures using qualitative and quantitative techniques; exploring large tradespaces.
• Articulating major uncertainties associated with systems architectures, and defining risks and opportunities associated with the uncertainties.
• Translating analysis results into actionable recommendations for the US Government agencies.
Basic Qualifications:
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Must be a US citizen capable of obtaining and maintaining a US government clearance.
• Experience with MBSE / model-based systems engineering.
• Proficiency in one or more of the programming languages for quantitative analyses (ex. MATLAB, Mathematica, Python, R).
• Documented success using modeling/simulations to illustrate and communicate options to stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ingenuity for applying a set of technical skills across multiple subject matter domains such as healthcare and defense.
• This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree in Systems/Industrial/Aerospace Engineering or other technical fields with a focus on multi-disciplinary issues.
• Preference is given to qualified candidates with active clearance.
• Experience in systems architecture and systems design and development. Understanding of modern systems engineering methods.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary modeling and simulation (physics-level, engineering-level, and/or operational-level).
• Experience with analysis of alternatives, verification and validation, design of Experiments, uncertainty quantification, applied mathematics, and data analytics.
• Object-oriented programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: Java, C++, JavaScript, Ruby, HTML, SQL.
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
Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$142,000 - $177,500 - $213,000 Annual
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
MITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. MITRE recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age; ancestry; color; family medical or genetic information; gender identity and expression; marital, military, or veteran status; national and ethnic origin; physical or mental disability; political affiliation; pregnancy; race; religion; sex; ****** orientation; and any other protected characteristics. For further information please visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency .
MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE's employment process, please email [email protected] .
Copyright © 2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.
Benefits information may be found here
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