MITRE Reviews

Pros

Mitre provides lots of opportunities for growth in technical tracks and leadership tracks. Because Notre is an FFRDC, there is always more challenging work than resources which creates a demand for motivated people. Mitre offers many ways to continue growing allowing individuals to follow the path of paths they find most interesting. Great retirement plan. Many people that spend their careers with Mitre retire early.

Cons

Pay scale may be less than comparable work at "for profit" corporations.

Pros

Work life balance and great benefits. Great people to work wtih and evolved leadership.

Cons

Salary is a bit lower but truly off set by benefits, opportunities and balance.

Pros

- able to ask questions - can work remotely - very intelligent people

Cons

- lack of diversity - site locations are very different (entirely different opportunities and events, even for interns, so you have to choose wisely)

Pros

I like being able to choose what projects I work on.

Cons

Nothing worth mentioning for cons.

Pros

People are committed to the mission and performing the best FFRDC work. Lots of new faces which helps bring new experience and perspectives, both early career and experienced.

Cons

Pay disparity widely within company within same position and similar experience level. Not as much loyalty to long term employees as in the past. Where you are located within the company determines opportunities and pay. You have to jump around to catch up.

Pros

I really liked all the people I worked with at Mitre. I worked on a few different projects, and they were interesting

Cons

The time tracking system is super rigid. You have to account for every half hour of your day. This did not bother me because I was Part Time on Call, so I was paid hourly and would be tracking my time anyway. But I think if I was working there full time it would get old quick.

Pros

Lots of interesting projects, really smart , capable coworkers, decent retirement plans for mid-career employees, lots of opportunities to learn new skills.

Cons

While base pay is reasonable, there is no possibility of large bonuses or equity, stock options or anything like that. It is a non-profit organization. Its assets are owned by the government. Your base pay is it. Your benefits are "meh" for a tech company. Your raises will generally be very small once you have reached a mid-level (typically 1-3%). If you get promoted, you will likely get a small, out of cycle, raise (e.g., 3-4%). If you are looking to get ahead quickly or make a lot of money, look elsewhere, like a start-up or small but growing tech company.

Pros

Can pursue work on multiple projects and create a path for the work you enjoy.

Cons

Breakdown some stovepipes between lab department and other departments.

Pros

Interesting and impactful work. Great work-life balance. Excellent 401K matching.

Cons

Culture is not exactly how they brand it.

Pros

Great culture People Project work Values Training

Cons

Advancement Workplace Office Commute Distance