Principal Artificial Intelligence Advisor (Top Secret Clearance)

Company: MITRE
Location: San Diego
Posted on: September 14, 2020

Job Description:

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges-and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day-working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, flexibility, collaboration, and career growth. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE-and make a difference with us.

We are looking for motivated individuals who are interested in the application of advanced Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning/Computer Vision (AI/ML/CV) algorithms to GEOINT data sources, to include: electro-optical (EO) imagery, infrared imagery (OPIR), hyperspectral imagery (HSI), radar (SAR), full motion video (FMV), Wide Are Motion Imagery (WAMI), and 3D data from a range of sources.

Join a team that is developing state of the art algorithms to automatically extract information and "meaning" from these and other geospatial data sources to deliver mission-critical impact across our sponsors. Apply a broad understanding of MITRE's national security portfolio and the opportunities and challenges in government adoption of AI/ML/CV to aggressively identify potential solutions to national security gaps.

Responsibilities include:

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• White-board (i.e., brainstorming and problem solving) with experienced technical staff to develop solutions for challenging problems in the fields listed above, working with a small team to implement/test those solutions, and quantifying their accuracy
• Leverage the collective wisdom of the government, academia, industry, and other FFRDCs to create transformational impact, and help advance the field by sharing our research via publications and professional conferences
• Advance the state-of-the-art in AI though cross-cutting initiatives that demonstrate a substantial and sustained record of technical achievement, depth, breadth, rigor, and innovation
• Act as a partner and direct channel between MITRE's research program and MITRE mission challenges in AI to accelerate delivery of game-changing solutions to a potentially disparate set of sponsors
• Maintain a deep understanding of AI and the multiple sponsor domains to identify opportunities and risks for new and existing initiatives
• Build partnerships, encourage sharing, collaboration, and dissemination of knowledge, and bring the world to bear to provide the best solutions
• Serve as a technology transition champion, enabling the transition of technical solutions and recommendations to solve critical problems
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
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  • Bachelor's Degree in Physics, Engineering, or related field
  • 10+ years of relevant experience
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
    
    Required Qualifications:
    
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    • Must be a U.S. citizen with active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
    • Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word
    • Must have demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, PC, presentation, and communications skills
    • Experience in operational AI algorithms, solutions, and products
    • Technical leadership in AI, data analytics, and commercial AI tools, solutions, and frameworks
      
      Preferred Qualifications:
      
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      • Advanced degree in technical field of study
      • Candidates that possess a current/active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility are preferred
      • Experience working with multiple Government departments or agencies is preferred, but experience working on transformational projects in other complex environments may be considered
        
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