Lead Cleared Intel AI Engineer with Security Clearance

• Select and evaluate AI models to solve a wide variety of sponsor problems (forecasting, classification, triage). Tailor models for use in production and develop methods to evaluate their effectiveness.
• Design and implement data normalization and ETL functions to prepare data for studies and further analysis.
• Define and execute technical studies of data analysis including hypothesis formulation, experiment design and experiment execution with small teams.
• Propose technical approaches and prototype solutions to validate study concepts and demonstrate mission value.

• Document and discuss prototypes and study results and to formulate technical approach to transition into wider production use. Basic Qualifications: * Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in artificial intelligence with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; or 1 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 1 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of AI-related education and work experience.
• Hands-on experience fine-tuning, deploying, and evaluating large language models and/or Agentic AI
• Demonstrated skills with Python and standard AI frameworks such as HuggingFace, PyTorch, and/or MLFow.
• 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 TS/SCI with Full Polygraph clearance
• Must have an active Top Secret/SCI Top Secret/SCI with full scope polygraph U.S Government issued Security 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 4 days a week on-site Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, or related disciplines
• Track record of successful deployment of AI/ML systems or components that have been used by customers or stakeholders outside of a lab/experimental setting
• Experience leading small and medium-sized teams to solve complex technical challenges
• Experience deploying robust, optimized solutions through MLOPs pipelines
• Experience utilizing in an HPC environment for training large models This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s)

Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Top Secret/SCI/Polygraph Salary compensation range and midpoint: $174,000 - $217,500 - $261,000 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email for general support and for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply. Benefits information may be found here . Copyright © 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.