23 hours ago
Fort Meade, MD, USA +2 moreSenior
Base Salary
$144k - $215k/yr
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership on cross-functional teams developing generative AI, LLM, and agentic AI solutions.
- Analyze data and language-processing needs and recommend solutions for mission-critical problems.
- Prototype AI and GenAI systems or components based on operational workflows and deliver them into operational systems using mission-relevant data.
- Evaluate AI technology solutions against mission data and workflow needs and provide actionable recommendations.
- Lead or contribute to small technical teams solving practical technical challenges with GenAI capabilities.
- Use MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox and AI Platform to research, develop, and evaluate generative AI capabilities.
- Communicate complex technical ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and white papers.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3 years with a master's degree, or a PhD with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Recent experience applying large language model technology in research and development or operational settings.
- Experience prototyping or developing AI components and systems aligned with generative AI, agentic AI, language technology, or related department capabilities.
- Ability to apply state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to data and natural language processing challenges.
- Experience with programming languages such as Java or Python.
- Ability to independently learn new technologies, methods, frameworks, platforms, and systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret clearance within 12 months of hire; U.S. citizenship is required for security-clearance eligibility.
- Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree, successful deployment of agentic, generative, or HLT systems outside laboratory settings, experience leading small to medium-sized teams, and an active DOD security clearance.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 50% on-site work.
- Competitive benefits, professional development, and a culture emphasizing innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
- Requires obtaining a DOD Secret clearance within one year of hire.
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About MITRE
MITRE is a nonprofit systems engineering and applied research organization that operates multiple federally funded research and development centers for U.S. government agencies. It builds prototypes, frameworks (such as the MITRE ATT&CK knowledge base), and provides technical guidance across defense, cybersecurity, aviation, and healthcare. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, MITRE runs FFRDCs for sponsors including the Department of Defense, the Federal Aviation Administration, and health agencies.