Hiring: Lead AI Engineer Company: MITRE Location: Tampa, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 13:33:31 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, CI/CD, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Embedded Systems, Git, Hadoop, LLM, LangChain, Large Language Model, Linux, Machine Learning, NumPy, Pandas, PySpark, PyTorch, Python, SQL, Scala, SciPy, Security Clearance, Spark, TensorFlow, scikit-learn About the job Experience: •Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. •8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. Required Skills: •Candidates should possess hands-on experience developing production-quality software, machine learning applications, and data analytics solutions, with the ability to rapidly prototype, deploy, and transition capabilities across multiple mission areas. •Domain/Technical Competence. Demonstrated experience in two or more of the following areas: (1) Data Science, (2) Machine Learning, (3) Artificial Intelligence, (4) Computer Vision, and (5) DoD Special Operations. Demonstrated ability to design, develop, deploy, and transition technical solutions that address operational needs. •Leadership and Execution. Build trusted relationships with legal, policy, intelligence, technical, and operational stakeholders. Coordinate technical efforts across multiple projects while working directly with SOF program teams to deliver solutions supporting specialized missions and sensitive activities. •Communication and Teamwork. Lead and mentor technical teams to achieve mission objectives while clearly communicating technical approaches, risks, and impacts to sponsors and stakeholders. Collaborate with engineers, planners, analysts, and mission specialists to deliver actionable solutions that address operational needs. •Sponsor Engagement. Build enduring relationships with senior military leaders, engineers, and technical experts to understand mission needs, shape technical direction, and deliver operationally relevant solutions. •Flexibility and Suitability. Demonstrate the agility to adapt as sponsor priorities and operational requirements evolve. Leverage MITRE's technical reach-back capabilities to rapidly assemble the right expertise at the right time while operating effectively within SOF culture and sensitive mission environments. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field. •Hands-on experience designing, building, deploying, and transitioning prototype systems for DoD or Intelligence Community sponsors. •Strong software development skills in Python/PySpark/Scala, with experience developing production-quality software using modern engineering practices, including Git, automated testing, documentation, and CI/CD workflows. •Demonstrated success leading capability development efforts and transitioning operational prototypes to government sponsors. •This position requires a minimum of 4 days a week on site. •Master's degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field. Compensation: •$174,000 - $217,500 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!