Don't recognize the company anymore - Information Systems Engineer MITRE Employee Review

2.0
13 July 2018
Recommend
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Pros

When I first began, there were plenty: rewarding work, great teams, lots to learn and do, and substantial recognition of achievements. Flexible work hours and good benefits rounded out a thought-provoking, engaging, and stable work environment.

Cons

After spending more than half my professional career at MITRE, I left for a better paying and healthy work environment elsewhere. The stress is overwhelming due to a "workforce shaping" restructuring framed as "agility' or “progress” and instead appears to be more about specifically making employees fearful, disenfranchised, and disempowered, especially those in operational roles. Just trying to survive or "roll with the punches" paralyzes some segments of the workforce.

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Cons

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5.0
18 June 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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