Senior AI Engineer for Embedded Security

The Mitre Corporation•New Bedford, MA

1d•$143,600 - $215,400•Onsite

About The Position

MITRE’s Electronic Systems Security department is seeking highly motivated engineers to develop and secure next-generation embedded systems supporting missions of national importance. Our teams work at the intersection of embedded software, computer architecture, hardware security, and applied research to design, prototype, evaluate, and transition resilient systems capable of operating in sophisticated threat environments. Qualified candidates will join a technically deep, mission-focused environment where they will contribute directly to government sponsor efforts, prototype advanced capabilities, improve embedded system security requirements for national security programs, and help advance the state of the art in secure embedded computing.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; 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 related education and work experience.
Experience applying AI/ML or deep learning to real technical problems.
Experience developing custom AI/ML solutions to domain-specific challenges.
Demonstrated experience in embedded systems security and low-level system analysis.
Strong background in one or more of the following: Computer architecture / microarchitecture, Operating systems security, Hardware security, Reverse engineering, Side-channel analysis / fault injection.
Proficiency in Python and C/C++, with experience in low-level or embedded software development.
Experience with Linux, RTOS, kernel/driver concepts, or embedded operating environments.
Ability to lead technical work, communicate with sponsors, and shape research direction.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in AI, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Active security clearance, especially Top Secret or TS/SCI.
Technical depth with ability to work from transistor/silicon-informed concerns up through OS, firmware, and application layers.
Strong problem-framing skills in ambiguous research environments.
Ability to bridge AI/ML with practical embedded security outcomes.
Strong collaboration and mentoring mindset.
Comfortable leading both hands-on engineering and strategic technical direction.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and apply AI/ML solutions to mission-critical challenges in embedded security.
Guide integration of AI/ML into existing tooling to magnify capabilities.
Shape research to bridge the gap between academic and frontier capabilities and real-world solutions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams conducting embedded security research, vulnerability assessment, and hardware/software co-design.
Deliver prototypes, technical recommendations, and engineering support directly to sponsors.
Support development of embedded security requirements, acquisition guidance, and implementation security best practices.
Communicate and document technical approaches, risks, and results to sponsors and stakeholders.
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.