Full Time Nonprofit Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary:
MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges and is seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer to support the Operational Innovation and Modernization Department. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining software prototypes that aid in USAF operational analysis and modernization initiatives, while applying sound software engineering practices and participating in technical assessments.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, test, and maintain software prototypes and mission-focused applications that support USAF operational analysis, modernization initiatives, and experimentation activities.
• Contribute to the implementation of software solutions that integrate data, analytics, modeling, simulation, and user-facing capabilities in support of operational and technical assessments.
• Support rapid prototyping efforts by iterating on software capabilities, incorporating user feedback, and adapting solutions to evolving mission priorities and technical constraints.
• Apply sound software engineering practices including version control, code review, unit and integration testing, documentation, and configuration management.
• Participate in experimentation, field evaluations, demonstrations, and technical exchanges to assess prototype performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, briefings, and status updates for project teams, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
• Support the evaluation and application of enabling technologies, development frameworks, and engineering methods relevant to mission modernization.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in software development using one or more modern programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, or a comparable language.
• Experience applying core software engineering practices such as requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Familiarity with source code management and collaborative development workflows using tools such as Git.
• Experience developing or supporting software in Linux, Windows, cloud, or containerized environments.
• Ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to contribute to rapid prototyping efforts and adapt to evolving mission needs, schedules, and technical priorities.
• Must have a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility, and be Special Access Program Eligible
• U.S. Citizenship required
• This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on-site.
Preferred:
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, systems engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, or other national security missions.
• Familiarity with digital engineering, model-based systems engineering, mission engineering, or operational analysis environments.
• Experience with cloud-native development, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, or DevSecOps practices.
• Experience integrating software with data pipelines, APIs, simulation environments, or visualization tools.
• Familiarity with Agile or iterative development methods in research, prototype, or mission-focused settings.
• Experience participating in experimentation, field exercises, test events, or user-centered evaluations.
Company:
MITRE is a not-for-profit organization that operates research and development centers. Founded in 1958, the company is headquartered in Bedford, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.