Despite some rough spots, MITRE is still a great place to work & grow - Principal Information Systems Engineer MITRE Employee Review

5.0
May 11, 2009
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Pros

Challenging, cutting edge work Professional / technical growth is highly valued Work in the public interest & adhere to professional ethics Work-life balance Para-academic environment Great colleagues who love to share their knowledge

Cons

Promotion criteria are unclear Work programs are slow to evolve to meet emerging needs, which costs business opportunities Corporate culture advocates business growth & external research partnerships, but processes for doing so are unclear

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5.0
Mar 26, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, Friendly environment, Interesting work and a good internship experience overall

Cons

Due to budget cuts, there has been a lot of downsizing and hiring freeze

5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I’ve had a very positive experience working at MITRE. The people here are incredibly intelligent, collaborative, and mission-focused. There is a strong culture of knowledge sharing, and I’ve enjoyed learning from so many talented coworkers across the organization. The Talent Acquisition leadership team has been outstanding. Alicia, Rachel, Manda, and Mindy have created a supportive and empowering environment, and they genuinely care about their teams and the candidate experience. Their leadership, accessibility, and willingness to invest in others make a real difference. MITRE offers meaningful work, a healthy work-life balance, and opportunities to continue growing professionally.

Cons

As with any large organization, processes can sometimes move slowly, and navigating a matrixed environment may take time. However, the collaborative culture and supportive leadership help make these challenges manageable.

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