MITRE Software Systems Engineer and Project Lead reviews

3.6

79% would recommend to a friend

(64 total reviews)
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Mark Peters

94% approve of CEO

18% positive business outlook

Software Systems Engineer and Project Lead employees have rated MITRE with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 64 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Systems Engineer and Project Lead professionals have a good working experience there. MITRE is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Software Systems Engineer and Project Lead professionals compared to other employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

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64 reviews
2.0
Jul 30, 2025

Tough Time

Recommend
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Pros

Good people, good intentions, decent pay/benefits, new CEO seems solid.

Cons

Working environment ruined due to new administration "priorities"

4.0
Jul 30, 2025

Good Company

Recommend
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Pros

Large company supporting many different types of work

Cons

Difficulty finding project work sometimes.

4.0
Jul 29, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

This is a great work environment, relatively relaxed and everyone is very down to Earth. I would describe it as a place to retire. You can get onto an interesting project and won't be overworked, but you can also find a dull project. If you are looking to get down and dirty and grind however this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a job that pays well relative to industry standards, is somewhat interesting and you have other interests and hobbies this would be a good spot as WLB is great. Additionally all of the offices in Mclean have their own rooms! No more public cubicles, although some floors do, you will have your own room, door and window. Cafeteria on first floor and free brewed coffee (not instant) with unique flavors, as well as 1/2 off 2 starbucks stores inside the office. Office has a gym that is about 40 a month, and nobody really uses it. Relatively great benefits but no 401k matching for a year. Super inclusive and diverse.

Cons

Not so stable as of recent Reductions in Force due to DOGE. About 10% of the company laid off. Also being an FFRDC, don't create a product. Less experience you will gain here than a year at another company, but they do pay you more which is a plus. No 401k match first year.

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