Associate AI and Decision Engineer

Mitre Corporation; McLean (VA); Presencial; USD 98.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MITRE in the United States seeks an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer to advance AI-driven decision systems in national security, cybersecurity, health, and more. The role emphasizes ML, LLMs, agentic AI, and rapid problem solving with cross-functional teams.

The position requires on-site work at least 3 days per week, US citizenship for Top Secret clearance, and strong programming skills in C++ and Python. Competitive benefits support career growth and innovation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning including deep learning and reinforcement learning; proficiency in one or more of LLM, generative/agentic AI, decision science, human-machine teaming, cognitive science, AI testing & evaluation, multi-agent systems, knowledge-based reasoning, automated planning, semantics, ontologies.
• Ability to articulate challenges in high-stakes decision making with AI and identify gaps.
• Strong interest in rapidly learning new problems across domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to explain technical concepts to lay and expert audiences.
• Ability to work independently to learn new technologies and systems.
• Ability to function as a cross-functional team member.
• Experience with C++ and Python.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance as US citizen.
• Minimum of 3 days per week on-site.

Responsabilidades

• Apply large language models and agentic AI to sponsors’ decision making and problem-solving challenges.
• Design, develop, evaluate, and field AI solutions for mission-critical decisions.
• Identify and lead new R&D opportunities to strengthen national AI capabilities.

Conocimientos

C++

Python

Machine learning

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Descripción del empleo

At MITRE, your passion fuels work that impacts our nation and improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and advanced technology organization working in the public interest. With objectivity and integrity at our core, we lead federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies – collaborating with industry and academia to deliver integrated, high-impact solutions that advance our nation’s health, security, and prosperity. Our people tackle the toughest technical challenges, supported by competitive benefits, meaningful career development, and a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Choose MITRE for a career with purpose — and help shape the future.

Department Summary:

Our AI-enhanced Insights and Decisions department has a need for an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer with a passion for artificial intelligence (AI) and expertise in algorithms and decision making. We are specifically looking for talent in machine learning (including deep learning and reinforcement learning), and one or more of the following technical areas: large language models (LLM), generative and agentic AI, decision science, human-centered AI, human-machine teaming, cognitive science, AI testing and evaluation, multi-agent systems, knowledge-based reasoning, automated planning, semantics, and ontologies.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Apply large language models and agentic AI to sponsors’ decision making and problem-solving challenges.

• Design, develop, evaluate, and field AI solutions that inform consequential, mission-critical decisions.

• Identify and lead new R&D opportunities to strengthen the nation’s growing artificial intelligence capabilities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience with a related Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.

• Hands‑on experience with machine learning (including deep learning and reinforcement learning), and one or more of the following technical areas: large language models (LLM), generative and agentic AI, decision science, human machine teaming, cognitive science, AI testing and evaluation, multi‑agent systems, knowledge‑based reasoning, automated planning, semantics, and ontologies.

• Ability to articulate challenges in high‑stakes decision making with AI and identify gaps.

• A keen interest in learning about and rapidly responding to new problems across a variety of domains.

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

• Ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, and systems.

• Ability to function as a member of cross‑functional teams.

• Experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python.

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance. Per the U.S. Government’s eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.

• This position requires a minimum of 3 days per week on‑site.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated recent experience with large language models and agentic AI.

• Experience with testing and evaluation of AI systems, explainable AI, or strategic AI adoption.

• Hands‑on experience with the development and deployment of AI‑enhanced decision system prototypes.

• Active DoD Secret clearance.

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Top Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

$97,600 - $122,000 - $146,400 Annual

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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