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MITRE · 22 hours ago

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Fort Meade, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $215K/yr

5+ years exp

MITRE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to tackling the nation's toughest challenges, with a focus on public interest. The role involves researching, developing, and integrating generative artificial intelligence solutions, particularly leveraging large language models to support various mission needs across government agencies.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNon ProfitQuantum ComputingSaaS

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work in and provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams to develop and implement generative AI solutions and prototypes, including capabilities that leverage large language model (LLM) technology

Analyze sponsor mission needs and recommend innovative prototypes and solutions that leverage cutting edge generative AI technologies

Fine-tune and optimize models to improve model performance and to support real-world mission needs across MITRE’s sponsor base

Evaluate technology solutions in the context of mission data and workflow needs, and provide actionable recommendations for improving the performance of models and/or components

Convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers

Lead 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

Qualification

LLM technologyMachine learningModel trainingModel evaluationProgramming languagesFine-tuning modelsPrompt engineeringIndependent learningCommunicationTeam leadership

Required

Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, linguistics, or related disciplines; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience

Demonstrated recent experience with LLM technology and applications

Knowledge of and experience in prototyping/developing human language technology components/systems

Ability to apply state-of-the-art machine learning and LLM techniques to real-world problems

Ability to work independently to learn new technologies, methods, processes, frameworks/platforms, and systems

Experience with programming languages such as Java or Python

Demonstrated recent experience in prototyping/developing human language technology components/systems

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

Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance within one year from date of hire

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 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred

Prior work experience, including summer internships, in positions requiring the use of LLM and generative AI technologies

Hands-on experience in the development/prototyping of HLT systems or components

Active DOD security clearance

Company

MITRE

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The MITRE Corporation is working to solve some of the nation’s biggest challenges in defense, cybersecurity, healthcare, homeland security, the judiciary and transportation.

Founded in 1958

Bedford, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees