MITRE reviews

3.2

48% would recommend to a friend

(2,664 total reviews)
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Mark Peters

72% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

MITRE has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2,664 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MITRE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews
3.0
Oct 22, 2025

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Recommend
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Pros

Good work with good people

Cons

lots of reduction in force

4.0
Oct 22, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

MITRE has an incredible team and a culture that genuinely values innovation and learning. You have the chance to work on a wide variety of projects so no few months feel the same. There’s a lot of room to experiment, take initiative, and learn new technologies on the job. The people here are supportive, knowledgeable, and always willing to collaborate, which makes it easy to grow professionally and expand your skill set.

Cons

A downside is the project-based funding structure. Once the funding for your current project ends, you often need to actively search for your next assignment. This can feel like a “job hunt within your job,” which adds some uncertainty and can be frustrating if you prefer more stable, long-term assignments.

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