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      Dream Job - Modeling, Simulation & Analysis - Systems Engineer I MITRE Employee Review

      5.0
      Sep 9, 2021
      Modeling, simulation & analysis - systems engineer i
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      Pros

      Benefits are better than anywhere else I looked. Colleagues are all eager to share knowledge, answer questions, and mentor someone just beginning their journey into work-life. There is a genuine emphasis on making sure you are interested in the projects you are working on and/or whether you would like to do something else. As a not-for-profit the work at MITRE doesn't have a profit motivation which really makes every effort about doing the job as well as it can be done, not as cheaply or as quickly as it can be done. MITRE is huge and thus has a wide variety of people, positions, projects, locations, and lifestyles. There are people who work completely from home. There are people who spend all of their time in labs. Some people work on satellites. Some people work in healthcare and law. There is also a huge emphasis on continuing to learn and grow as you progress in your career. The MITRE Institute offers many courses and there are generous tuition forgiveness and assistance programs. I'm confident no matter who you are you can find the right fit at MITRE.

      Cons

      - Interview process was slow. I was interviewing with multiple departments over the course of 4 months. COVID probably made this longer than usual. - Position is salary so extra hours worked do not get you more money. However, there has been no pressure to work above and beyond 40 hours a week.

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      MITRE Response
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      Thank you for your insight and review! We appreciate hearing about your personal experiences and are happy to learn that you have found your ‘Dream Job’ at MITRE. Creating an environment where our colleagues can collaborate and thrive is a priority for us. Our teams are focused on solving some of the most complex challenges facing our society and nation and we encourage and support continuous learning from one another as well as through internal resources like our MITRE Institute, leadership development opportunities, and our robust tuition assistance program. Your feedback about the interview process and MITRE’s commitment to work/life balance is integral as we continue to adapt our hiring experience to be responsive to candidate needs while aligning with our COVID safety and mitigation protocols. We’ve recently introduced a hybrid work model to provide even greater flexibility for staff to balance work and home life, while ensuring that MITRE continues to operate in the public interest and deliver innovative solutions for our talent, sponsors and partners.

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      Cons

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      Cons

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