AI-Driven Decision Engineer (Associate)

First Roles; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in the United States seeks an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer to apply AI/ML, decision science, and agentic AI to mission-critical challenges across national security and public-interest domains.

You will design, develop, evaluate, and field AI solutions that inform consequential decisions, lead research initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. This onsite role requires a Top Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a related Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning, deep learning or reinforcement learning.
• Experience with C++ and Python programming.
• Ability to communicate complex AI concepts to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-functional teams to develop AI-enhanced decision systems.
• Apply AI and engineering techniques to prototype decision-support software.
• Propose and execute research in AI-enabled decision systems.
• Evaluate AI solutions against sponsor requirements and provide actionable recommendations.
• Lead projects or small teams to solve complex decision problems for sponsors.

Skills

Machine learning

C++

Python

LLM / agentic AI

Decision science

AI testing and evaluation

Multi-agent systems

Knowledge-based reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

MITRE in the United States seeks an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer to apply AI/ML, decision science, and agentic AI to mission-critical challenges across national security and public-interest domains.

You will design, develop, evaluate, and field AI solutions that inform consequential decisions, lead research initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. This onsite role requires a Top Secret clearance and a Bachelor’s degree.