Senior Generative AI Engineer

Responsibilities: Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams developing AI solutions and prototype capabilities using GenAI and LLM tech Analyze data and language processing needs to propose innovative, mission-aligned solutions Prototype AI/GenAI systems and deploy them into operational environments using mission-relevant data Evaluate technology against mission data and workflows, delivering actionable recommendations Convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders via briefings or white papers Lead or contribute to small technical teams solving challenges with GenAI capabilities Utilize MITRE’s Federal AI Sandbox (NVIDIA DGX SuperPod) and AI Platform for R&D and evaluation

Key requirements: Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree (or 3 years with a Master’s; PhD with relevant experience; or equivalent experience) Recent experience with LLM technology applications in R&D or operations Experience prototyping/developing AI components/systems aligned with department capabilities Ability to apply state-of-the-art ML techniques to data and NLP challenges Programming experience in Java or Python Ability to learn new technologies independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both lay and expert audiences Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within 12 months U.S. Citizenship required for security clearance Communication skills Independent learning ability Cross-functional collaboration Large language model (LLM) applications GenAI and agentic AI systems AI/GenAI research and engineering