Radio Frequency (RF) Test and Evaluation Intern--Aberdeen, MD location

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.The department specializes in supporting the Army’s efforts to design, deliver, and sustain cutting-edge technologies that enhance multi-domain intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations. Key focus areas include Electronic Warfare, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), intelligence targeting systems, ISR sensors, assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), electromagnetic situational awareness, and non-kinetic effects to enable operational freedom and achieve overmatch.Job ResponsibilitiesStrengthen the Aberdeen Lab’s RF test and evaluation capabilities that support both tactical communications and SIGINT/EW mission areas. The intern would begin by collecting, inventorying, and documenting all RF-related lab equipment (e.g., SDRs, signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, power meters, attenuators/couplers, antennas, cabling, and test fixtures), capturing key details such as frequency coverage, dynamic range, connectivity, firmware/software versions, and current configuration.Perform basic calibration checks and functional verification (using available standards/procedures where applicable), identify gaps or out-of-tolerance items, and recommend repair, replacement, or upgrade actions to improve readiness and repeatability for future testing.Develop practical “how-to” guides and short demonstrations so other MITRE engineers can quickly employ the equipment for representative SIGINT/EW and tactical communications test scenarios.Basic QualificationsMust be a student enrolled full-time in an accredited degree-seeking program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines and continue to be enrolled full-time the semester following the internship.Foundational understanding of RF and communications concepts (e.g., frequency, bandwidth, modulation, signal-to-noise)Sustained excellence in academic performancePreferred QualificationsFamiliarity with common RF lab equipment (such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, or SDRs) through coursework or labsHands-on experience with SDR platforms and tools (e.g., USRP, GNU Radio, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar)Basic programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) to automate measurements or data collectionThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):NoneThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):Suitability - OtherSalary compensation range and midpoint:$46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 AnnualWork Location Type:OnsiteCommitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply.Benefits information may be found here.Copyright © 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.