Great place to work, but difficult to stomach. - Principal Engineer MITRE Employee Review

4.0
Jan 20, 2010
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Pros

Good work environment. Super people to work with. I've found working level folks to be very cooperative and eager to share their knowledge and experience. In some groups you are able to state the obvious that might not be what the customer wants to hear.

Cons

Upper management is more than a little sanctimonious about how good MITRE is and how we work in the public interest then turn around and become absolutely obsequious. They spend too much time coming up with names like "idea leaders" and to little time telling the truth.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Supportive leadership Interesting work Work/life balance

Cons

Searching for projects at times Funding challenges

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.

Cons

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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