Senior AI and Decision Engineer

Overview

Senior AI and Decision Engineer – MITRE

Join MITRE to work on national challenges in AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, and more. MITRE is a not‑for‑profit corporation dedicated to the public interest.

Our AI‑enhanced Discovery and Decisions department seeks an experienced AI and Decision Engineer with expertise in machine learning, large language models, and related technical areas.

• Apply large language models to sponsors’ decision‑making challenges.
• Design, develop, evaluate, and field AI solutions for mission‑critical decisions.
• Identify and lead new R&D opportunities to strengthen national AI capabilities.

• Work in cross‑functional teams to develop and implement AI‑enhanced decision systems using LLM technology.
• Apply modern AI and engineering techniques to build decision‑support software prototypes based on workflow analysis.
• Propose and execute cutting‑edge research in AI‑enhanced decision systems.
• Evaluate AI solutions against sponsor requirements and provide actionable recommendations.
• Lead projects or small teams solving complex decision problems.

• Minimum of 5 years related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; or 3 years with Master’s; or PhD with relevant experience.
• Hands‑on experience with machine learning (deep learning, reinforcement learning) and at least one of: LLM, generative/agentic AI, decision science, human‑machine teaming, cognitive science, AI testing, multi‑agent systems, knowledge reasoning, automated planning, semantics, ontologies.
• Ability to articulate high‑stakes decision‑making challenges and identify gaps.
• Ability to learn new technologies independently.
• Experience with C++ and Python programming.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. government DoD Secret clearance.
• Requires at least 50% hybrid on‑site.

• Recent experience with large language models.
• Experience with testing and evaluation of AI systems, explainable AI, or strategic AI adoption.
• Hands‑on experience deploying AI‑enhanced decision system prototypes.
• Interest in rapidly addressing new problems across domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Candidate must have or obtain within one year the following clearance:
Secret.

$143,600 – $179,500 – $215,400 annual.

Hybrid.

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.

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