Good place for a non-demanding second career - Principal Systems Engineer MITRE Employee Review

2.0
11 Apr 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance, good IT support.

Cons

Leadership does not focus on what is happening to employees working at sponsor sites. Blame is placed on the employee if negative information is received, and not on examining sponsor issues or reluctance to accept potentially difficult recommendations. This style promotes banal employee work, where the effort is focused on giving advice that is not "too controversial."

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
18 Jun 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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