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# Senior Adversarial AI Engineer

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $143,600.0 - $179,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Generative AI, Agentic-AI, Information Technology, Cyber Warfare
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3468782522&tx=CT3432THT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in artificial intelligence with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of AI-related education and work experience
 * Hands-on experience in one or more of the following technical areas: Generative AI, AI Security, Agentic AI, AI Testing & Evaluation, or Applied AI
 * Demonstrated skills with Python and the standard AI technical stack
 * 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
 * Active IC or DOD TS/SCI security clearance with CI Poly
 * 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 3 days a week on-site, * Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related disciplines
 * Hands-on experience in one or more of the following technical areas: AI red teaming, AI threat analysis, AI-enhanced cybersecurity, or AI-accelerated cyber operations
 * Experience generating or analyzing intelligence reporting data
 * Familiarity with MITRE ATLAS threat matrix
 * Experience leading small to medium sized teams to solve practical technical challenges

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s)