Human Centered Engineer Intern /User Experience Engineer Intern

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Department Description:

The department delivers user centered engineering solutions by applying human factors principles, conducting usability research, and integrating human computer interaction best practices into the design and development of software and hardware systems. Its mission is to improve the overall user experience of government facing technologies while ensuring accessibility, safety, and operational efficiency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct user research (interviews, surveys, contextual inquiries) to identify needs, pain points, and workflow requirements, emphasizing sound HCE practices toward AI enablement
• Create low and high-fidelity UI mockups and interactive prototypes using design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD)
• (UXE) Develop front-end components and pages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/React or similar) that implement approved UI/UX designs, ensuring accessibility and performance standards are met
• Perform usability testing on both prototypes and live front-end implementations; analyze findings and iterate on designs and code
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate user insights and design specifications into technical requirements and deliverable code

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in (e.g., Human Centered Engineering, UX, Computer Science, etc.) or a related degree

• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance
• This position has an on-site requirement of 3 days a week minimum

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present design concepts to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or similar) and prototyping methods
• (UXE) Familiarity with Web Development tools (React, Angular, Vue.js, JavaScript, TypeScript or similar)
• Experience conducting usability studies, user testing, or human factors assessments in academic or project settings (can include Human-Machine Teaming, Human Systems Integration, or similar)
• Demonstrates interest in serving the public

• Strong teamwork mindset and proven ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Clearance: In addition to passing MITRE’s employment background check, you may be submitted for a U.S. Government Security clearance. This is determined by the Department of Defense’s adjudicative guidelines for receiving a clearance, to include U.S. citizenship. Other jobs may require vetting for various levels of agency public trust, fitness, suitability, controlled access, and special programs access determination consistent with the work program to which you are assigned.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

None

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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