Senior AI Research Engineer

MITRE Corporation

McLean, VA

Full Time

Senior

3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to working for the public interest, with a focus on creating lasting impact in fields such as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. The company emphasizes a culture of innovation, collaboration, technical excellence, and adaptability. The Trustworthy & Secure AI Department within the Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy Innovation Center focuses on harnessing trustworthy AI to solve complex public interest challenges, including AI security, risk mitigation, and AI in high consequence environments. The organization offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a mission-driven work environment aimed at making a positive difference for national security and societal well-being.

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

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years experience in artificial intelligence with a Bachelor's degree; or an advanced degree in a branch of artificial intelligence; or an equivalent combination of AI-related education and work experience
Hands-on experience with AI and one of the 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 the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with a CI poly
A minimum of 50% hybrid on-site work commitment

Nice to Have

Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related disciplines
Track-record of successful deployment of AI/ML systems or components used 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

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years experience in artificial intelligence with relevant education or equivalent experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain CI Poly

Benefits & Perks

Competitive benefits
Exceptional professional development opportunities
Culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence

Working at MITRE Corporation

MITRE's workplace reflects its values of innovation, adaptability, collaboration, and technical excellence. The organization fosters a mission-driven environment focused on making a positive impact for national security and societal well-being, emphasizing long-term employee well-being and professional growth.

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