Pros
In general, MITRE has challenging and interesting work. The work program is also relevant to our nation's many problems. These factors can lead to a very satisfying technical career at MITRE. The members of the staff have great technical depth and breadth, and can be a tremendous resource for a young engineer. Benefits are outstanding. Most of the first and second level managers provide strong support to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
Kontras
Senior Managers seem disengaged from the workers; we rarely see managers at the Director Level or above. The company has recently developed very clear guidelines and rules for indirect charges, but consistently underfunds a indirect accounts at the department and division levels. This continues to contribute to time reporting issues. Some parts of the work program involve purely programmatic support that could easily be handled by a SETA.