Senior Machine Learning Research Scientist - Secure AI Lab

Full-time - Senior

Arlington, VA

Educational Services

About the position

At the SEI AI Division, we conduct research in applied artificial intelligence and the engineering questions related to the practical design and implementation of AI technologies and systems. We currently lead a community-wide movement to mature the discipline of AI Engineering for Defense and National Security. As our government customers adopt AI and machine learning to provide leap-ahead mission capabilities, we build real-world, mission-scale AI capabilities through solving practical engineering problems, discover and define the processes, practices, and tools to support operationalizing AI for robust, secure, scalable, and human-centered mission capabilities, prepare our customers to be ready for the unique challenges of adopting, deploying, using, and maintaining AI capabilities, and identify and investigate emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies that are rapidly transforming the technology landscape. Are you creative, curious, energetic, collaborative, technology-focused, and hard-working? Are you interested in making a difference by bringing innovation to government organizations and beyond? Apply to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead novel research in applied machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Work with and lead interdisciplinary teams to turn research results into prototype operational capabilities for government customers and stakeholders.
• Plan, develop, and carry out an overall research strategy, and influence the national research agenda regarding future technology.
• Participate on teams of software developers, researchers, designers, and technical leads.
• Build relationships and collaborate with researchers, government customers, and other stakeholders to understand challenges, needs, possible solutions, and research directions.
• Mentor and teach others, participate in design sessions, and share insights and wisdom across the SEI AI Division.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, statistics, machine learning, electrical engineering, or related discipline with ten (10) years of experience; OR MS in the same fields with eight (8) years of experience; OR PhD in with five (5) years of experience.
• Ability to work with leadership to plan, develop, and deliver an overall research strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical ideas in layperson's terms.
• Proficiency in writing funding proposals or pitching ideas for new research projects.
• Ample experience with publishing written or technical artifacts showcasing your work.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with colleagues and sponsors.
• Willingness to guide and mentor junior team members.
• You will be subject to a background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Legally authorized to work for Carnegie Mellon University in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading research projects in novel areas with limited previous work to build upon.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time to locations outside of your home location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Tuition benefits.
• Ample paid time off and observed holidays.
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass.
• Access to Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs.
• Fitness center access.