Senior Artificial Intelligence Engineer Human Language Technology

MITRE Corporation - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The position at MITRE involves researching, developing, evaluating, and integrating Human Language Technology (HLT) capabilities to address complex mission needs for various US Government agencies. The role requires technical leadership in cross-functional teams to implement AI and HLT solutions, particularly those leveraging large language model technology. Candidates will analyze language processing needs, prototype systems, evaluate technology solutions, and communicate complex ideas effectively to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Work in and provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams to develop and implement AI and HLT solutions, including capabilities that leverage large language model technology
• Analyze language processing needs and recommend innovative solutions
• Prototype HLT systems or components based on analysis of workflow and operational mission needs
• Evaluate technology solutions in the context of mission data and workflow needs, and provide actionable recommendations
• Convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences through briefings and/or white papers
• Lead projects or small teams to solve complex HLT problems for our sponsors

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, linguistics, or related disciplines; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
• 8+ years of impactful work experience in AI/HLT-related fields
• Demonstrated recent experience with large language models
• Demonstrated experience in prototyping/developing human language technology components/systems
• Ability to apply state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to human language technology processing challenges
• Experience with programming languages such as Java or Python
• 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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in computer science, engineering, linguistics, or related disciplines
• Track-record of successful deployment of HLT systems or components that have been used by customers or stakeholders outside of a lab/experimental setting
• Active DOD security clearance

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth