Senior AI and Decision Engineer

As an Artificial Intelligence and Decision Engineer, you will have opportunities to work on a wide range of problems, working in interdisciplinary teams. Your experience will allow you to:

• Apply large language models to sponsors' decision making and problem-solving challenges.
• Design, develop, evaluate, and field AI solutions that inform consequential, mission-critical decisions.
• Identify and lead new R&D opportunities to strengthen the nation's growing artificial intelligence capabilities.

Roles & 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 Al-enhanced decision systems.
• Evaluate Al solutions against sponsor requirements and produce actionable recommendations.
• Lead projects or small teams to solve complex decision problems for our sponsors.

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in computer science or an engineering discipline related to artificial intelligence; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute.

• Hands-on experience with machine learning (including deep learning and reinforcement learning), and one or more of the following technical areas: large language models (LLM), generative and agentic AI, decision science, human machine teaming, cognitive science, AI testing and evaluation, multi-agent systems, knowledge-based reasoning, automated planning, semantics, and ontologies.

• Ability to articulate challenges in high-stakes decision making with AI and identify gaps.

• Ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, and systems.

• Ability to function as a member of cross-functional teams.

• Experience with programming languages such as C++ and Python.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance (DoD Secret government 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 50% hybrid on-site., * Demonstrated recent experience with large language models.

• Experience with testing and evaluation of AI systems, explainable AI, or strategic AI adoption.

• Hands-on experience with the development and deployment of AI-enhanced decision system prototypes.

• 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.

• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us.