Entry-Level AI & Decision Engineer

Mitre Corporation; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE Corporation in Bedford, MA is seeking an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer to advance AI-driven decision systems. You will apply machine learning, LLMs, and agentic AI to sponsor challenges, design and evaluate AI solutions, and help shape critical national security and public-interest projects.

You’ll work in interdisciplinary teams, contribute to R&D opportunities, and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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.
• Experience with machine learning (including deep learning and reinforcement learning) and one or more of: LLMs, generative/agentic AI, decision science, human-machine teaming, cognitive science, AI testing and 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.
• 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.

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 our sponsors.

Skills

Machine learning

LLMs

Reinforcement learning

Agentic AI

Decision science

Human-machine teaming

Cognitive science

Automated planning

Semantics

Ontologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

MITRE Corporation in Bedford, MA is seeking an Associate Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer to advance AI-driven decision systems. You will apply machine learning, LLMs, and agentic AI to sponsor challenges, design and evaluate AI solutions, and help shape critical national security and public-interest projects.

You’ll work in interdisciplinary teams, contribute to R&D opportunities, and communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.