Associate Generative AI Engineer

The Mitre Corporation • New Bedford, MA

8d • $97,600 - $146,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The Generative and Agentic AI Engineering Department develops, engineers, and deploys advanced AI capabilities for U.S. Government agencies. Its work applies generative AI, agentic AI, and AI/ML research and engineering to operational challenges, including generative AI applications, agentic AI system design, model fine-tuning and adaptation, knowledge representation and extraction, AI architectures, MLOps/LLMOps, and human language technology.

The Associate Generative AI Engineer will research, develop, evaluate, and integrate generative AI and agentic AI capabilities. The role works with cross-functional teams to create prototype solutions for mission needs, assess technologies using mission-relevant data, and communicate technical findings to varied audiences. The position requires working onsite at least three days per week.

Requirements

• Typically, less than one year of related experience with a related bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
• Recent experience with large language model technology applications in R&D or operational settings.
• Experience prototyping or developing AI components or systems aligned with the department’s capabilities.
• Experience with programming languages such as Java or Python.
• Ability to independently learn new technologies, methods, processes, frameworks/platforms, and systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain challenging technical concepts to lay and expert audiences.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
• Must work onsite at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, computational linguistics, or a related discipline.
• Track record of successfully deploying AI/HLT systems or components used by customers or stakeholders outside a lab or experimental setting.
• Active Department of Defense security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI solutions, including prototypes leveraging generative AI, large language models, and agentic AI.
• Analyze data and language-processing needs and recommend innovative solutions for mission-critical problems.
• Prototype AI systems or components based on workflow and operational mission needs, and deliver prototype solutions into operational spaces or systems using mission-relevant data.
• Evaluate technology solutions in the context of mission data and workflow needs, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Explain complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers.
• Contribute to small teams solving technical challenges with generative AI capabilities.
• Use MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox, including NVIDIA DGX SuperPod hardware, and its AI Platform to research, develop, and evaluate generative AI capabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level