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Senior AI & Language Technology Engineer

Job in McLean, Fairfax County, Virginia, USA
Listing for: MITRE Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-29
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

The position involves researching, developing, evaluating, and integrating HLT capabilities. Specific responsibilities will include:

  • 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

Basic Qualifications:

  • 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
  • This position requires a minimum of 50% hybrid on-site

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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

This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):

None

This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):

Secret

Work Location Type:

Hybrid

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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