Associate Generative AI Engineer

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in McLean, VA is seeking a candidate to research, develop, evaluate, and integrate generative AI and agentic AI capabilities within cross-functional teams. You will prototype GenAI systems, analyze data needs, and deliver solutions using mission-relevant data while communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with relevant experience, strong Java/Python skills, and eligibility for a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated recent experience with large language model (LLM) technology applications in R&D or operational settings.
• Demonstrated experience in prototyping/developing AI components/systems that align with department capabilities.
• Experience with programming languages such as Java or Python.
• 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.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S Government issued Security Clearance.
• This position requires a minimum of 3 days a week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Researching, developing, evaluating, and integrating generative AI and agentic AI capabilities.
• Work in cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI solutions, including prototype implementation of capabilities that leverage generative AI, large language model technology and agentic AI capabilities.
• Analyze data and language processing needs and recommend innovative solutions that solve mission-critical problems.
• Prototype AI/GenAI systems or components based on analysis of workflow and operational mission needs and deliver prototype solutions into operational spaces/systems using real mission-relevant data.
• Evaluate technology solutions in the context of mission data and workflow needs, and provide actionable recommendations towards workable solutions for critical problems.
• Convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers.
• Contribute to small teams to solve technical challenges by applying GenAI capabilities.
• Leverage MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox (NVIDIA DGX SuperPod hardware) and AI Platform to support research, development and evaluation of generative AI capabilities.

Skills

LLM experience

Strong communication

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Java

Python

Job description

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.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The position involves researching, developing, evaluating, and integrating generative AI and agentic AI capabilities. Specific responsibilities will include:

• Work in cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI solutions, including prototype implementation of capabilities that leverage generative AI, large language model technology and agentic AI capabilities
• Analyze data and language processing needs and recommend innovative solutions that solve mission-critical problems
• Prototype AI/GenAI systems or components based on analysis of workflow and operational mission needs and deliver prototype solutions into operational spaces/systems using real mission-relevant data
• Evaluate technology solutions in the context of mission data and workflow needs, and provide actionable recommendations towards workable solutions for critical problems
• Convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers
• Contribute to small teams to solve technical challenges by applying GenAI capabilities
• Leverage MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox (NVIDIA DGX SuperPod hardware) and AI Platform to support research, development and evaluation of generative AI 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.
• Demonstrated recent experience with large language model (LLM) technology applications in R&D or operational settings
• Demonstrated experience in prototyping/developing AI components/systems that align with department capabilities (as described above)
• Experience with programming languages such as Java or Python
• 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
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a 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 a week on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, computational linguistics, or related disciplines
• Track-record of successful deployment of AI/HLT systems or components that have been used by customers or stakeholders outside of a lab/experimental setting
• Active DOD security 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):

Secret

Salary compensation range and midpoint:

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

Work Location Type:

Onsite

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

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