A place where good people go to die - Principle Engineer MITRE Employee Review

3.0
Mar 7, 2024
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Pros

Good pay and benefits, good work, and good customers/sponsors

Cons

Management overhead is debilitating and capricious. Department/line managers are focused "up the chain" and have little knowledge of what staff do or accomplish. Their management oversight & contribution to program delivery is limited to editorial wordsmithing. Employee evaluation and performance reviews are arbitrary and quota limited.

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5.0
Mar 26, 2026
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Pros

Good pay, Friendly environment, Interesting work and a good internship experience overall

Cons

Due to budget cuts, there has been a lot of downsizing and hiring freeze

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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