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MITRE · 4 hours ago

Senior AI Research Engineer

McLean, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges through innovative technology solutions. The Senior AI Research Engineer will lead efforts in researching, developing, and integrating AI capabilities, focusing on securing AI systems and leveraging large language models to address complex operational needs.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work in and provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI/ML solutions, including capabilities that leverage LLM technology

Analyze AI use cases and recommend secure and trustworthy solutions to sponsors

Evaluate technology solutions in the context of mission data and workflow needs, and provide actionable recommendations

Convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers

Contribute to projects or small teams to solve complex AI security problems for our sponsors

Contribute to the innovation of new AI use cases applied to cyber operational challenges

Qualification

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningPythonAI SecurityAI-enhanced CybersecurityAI-accelerated Cyber OperationsIndependent LearningCommunication SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Typically requires: a minimum of 5 years experience in artificial intelligence with a Bachelor's degree; or an advanced degree in a branch of artificial intelligence who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of AI-related education and work experience in a branch of artificial intelligence such as generative AI, AI assurance, computational linguistics, machine sensing and perception, machine learning, AI-ready data, decision support, cognitive science, and intelligent systems

Hands-on experience with AI and one of the three following technical areas: AI security, AI-enhanced cybersecurity, or AI-accelerated cyber operations

Demonstrated advanced skills with Python and standard AI coding libraries

Ability to work independently to learn new technologies, methods, processes, frameworks/platforms, and systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate challenging technical concepts to both lay and expert audiences

Active DoD or IC TS (including interim-TS) Clearance with an ability and willingness to obtain maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with a CI poly

This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred

Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related disciplines

Track-record of successful deployment of AI/ML systems or components that have been used by customers or stakeholders outside of a lab/experimental setting

Active IC or DOD TS/SCI security clearance with CI Poly

Knowledge of advances in AI for cyber or AI security capabilities in industry and academia

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees