AI Decision Engineer - Onsite, TS Eligible

First Roles; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer in Bedford, MA to advance AI-enabled decision systems across national security and public-interest missions. You will work in cross-functional teams on designing, developing, and evaluating AI solutions that inform consequential decisions, applying LLMs, agentic AI, and related methods.

The role emphasizes hands-on ML work, rapid learning, and collaboration within an on-site team model with security clearances and strong

Qualifications

• Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning (including deep learning and reinforcement learning) and areas: LLMs, agentic AI, decision science, human-machine teaming, cognitive science, AI testing and evaluation, multi-agent systems, knowledge-based reasoning, automated planning, semantics, ontologies.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI-enhanced decision systems, including capabilities that leverage large language model technology.
• Apply modern AI and engineering techniques to develop decision support software prototypes based on analysis of workflow and operational needs.
• Propose and execute novel, cutting-edge research in AI-enhanced decision systems.
• Evaluate AI solutions against sponsor requirements and produce actionable recommendations.
• Lead projects or small teams to solve complex decision problems for sponsors.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Reinforcement learning

LLMs

Agentic AI

Decision science

Human-machine teaming

Cognitive science

AI testing & evaluation

Multi-agent systems

Knowledge-based reasoning

Automated planning

Semantics & ontologies

C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

MITRE seeks an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer in Bedford, MA to advance AI-enabled decision systems across national security and public-interest missions. You will work in cross-functional teams on designing, developing, and evaluating AI solutions that inform consequential decisions, applying LLMs, agentic AI, and related methods.

The role emphasizes hands-on ML work, rapid learning, and collaboration within an on-site team model with security clearances and strong