GenAI Engineer I — Build Prototypes for Mission Critical AI

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

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.