AI Research & Prototyping Engineer - National Security

MIT Lincoln Laboratory; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

MIT-funded pension

Matching 401(k)

Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship programs

Work-life balance options

Additional perks and benefits

Job summary

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking a Research Engineer focused on AI prototyping for national security. This role involves creating machine learning algorithms for various applications, including multimedia, speech, and cybersecurity.

Required qualifications include a PhD or a master's degree with relevant experience, and the work promises collaborative, challenging projects. Comprehensive health and retirement benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree with relevant experience in a related engineering or computer science field.
• Experience with AI, ML, cybersecurity, or adversarial assurance.
• Current TS/SCI clearance or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect advanced ML methods.
• Develop algorithms for speech, NLP, and multimedia.
• Publish research at conferences.

Skills

Artificial intelligence knowledge (multimedia, cybersecurity, adversarial contexts)

Deep AI/ML experience

System analysis and problem decomposition skills

Hands-on experience with agentic-AI frameworks

Expert proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks

Strong software engineering practices

Team and project leadership experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Detail-oriented and multitasking abilities

Current TS/SCI clearance or willingness to obtain

Education

PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, or related discipline

Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

NumPy

pandas

SciPy

LangChain

Job description

The MIT Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Massachusetts is seeking a Research Engineer focused on AI prototyping for national security. This role involves creating machine learning algorithms for various applications, including multimedia, speech, and cybersecurity.

Required qualifications include a PhD or a master's degree with relevant experience, and the work promises collaborative, challenging projects. Comprehensive health and retirement benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.