Can I give a negative rating ? - Engineer MITRE Employee Review

1.0
Aug 28, 2023
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Pros

The pros are dwindling but there are still some fantastic people to learn from. The campus is well kept. Nice gym.

Cons

After 30 years , MITRE has become a place of talk with little walk . How many more VPs can we bring on from Booze Allen . I urge you after reading this to see their credentials . Psychology , travel , communications and of course systems engineers that haven't seemed to ever oversee a real system .LOL. Of course, salaries in the 250 to 300 k range are hard to turn down but, Mitre engineers at the VP level and fellows from my day had real credentials and would lay waste to these new so called leaders. No comparing technical ability , work ethic and dedication to company and country like the people I remeber , Ronald Fante , Betz,,Mike Butler . I could go on. We now have a political , Woke , workspace that doesn't work for what MITRE is, I guess supposed to be. It might be a great model for a poetry school, art school or a job as a house representative .But we were supposed to solve problems quickly and efficiently . I 'm not seeing it . Other posts seem to agree. I see very little innovative work . There are a few reverse engineering projects that are interesting but far more time and effort is put into Woke, political , feel good groups.

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5.0
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Cons

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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.

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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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