Data Engineer (L5) - Content Machine Learning_

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If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE—and make a difference with us.MITRE’s Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy Innovation Center is home to an interdisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team united by a passion to catalyze consequential use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). We are 200 strong and growing! We collaboratively work across government, industry, and academia to address complex AI and Autonomy challenges for the benefit of our nation. We apply our trusted technical expertise to enable the effective, assured, and responsible application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to critical government missions. MITRE aims to realize the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for public good.Department Summary:MITRE’s Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center's Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department is an innovative team of engineers focused on the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems, robotics capabilities, and AI solutions for a safer world. The Robotics and Autonomous Systems Department has a new opportunity for a strong technical candidate with a STEM degree to join an innovative team of engineers focused on developing Artificial Intelligence and/or Autonomous System solutions for sponsor needs. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced team environment and working with groundbreaking technology. We are seeking a self-starter that assists in building robotics and artificial intelligence projects. The candidate for this position will work a wide variety of challenging activities in direct support of sponsor programs and will support MITRE’s AI and autonomy efforts.Roles and Responsibilities:• Maintain knowledge of advances of autonomy and robotics capabilities• Leverage technical expertise to evaluate and improve AI/Autonomy system performance• Provide thought leadership centered around autonomy/AI technology adoption on robotics hardware and cloud-based computing environments• Develop, propose, and conduct research in the field of autonomy and AI• Evaluate autonomy or AI solutions and provide guidance to sponsors based on their requirements• Work on topics in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems• Build capabilities in one of more growth area for Autonomous Systems (e.g., maritime autonomy, healthcare robotics, space robotics)• Help department and division execute strategy around enabling high-consequence applications of Autonomy, including necessary assurance, T&E, and societal implicationsMinimum Qualifications:• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.• Understand autonomous systems across different domains (DoD, Services, Intelligence Community, DHS, Industry and Academia)• Experience in robotics-relevant fields, such as computer vision, deep learning, machine learning, planning, human machine teaming, and multi-robot systems• Ability to articulate autonomy-specific challenges (in perception, reasoning, behaviors, collaborations), discuss critical issues, and identify gaps• Familiarity with the state of the art in the field• Knowledge of the challenges of developing autonomous and AI systems that are robust in real world scenarios• Must be a US citizen able to obtain and maintain a US government clearance **• 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• Proven ability to work independently to learn new technologies, techniques, processes, languages, platforms, systems• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to foster relationship development with sponsorsPreferred Qualifications:• Advanced degree in technical field of study• Practical knowledge of simulation environments for AI/autonomous systems• Understanding of the Federal Government, specifically with relation to AI and Autonomy interests, missions, and organizations• U.S. Citizen with active/current DoD Secret Clearance• Experience developing machine learning solutions with modern toolchains, e.g. TensorFlow, MXNet, Scikit-Learn• Experience with robotics software and frameworks, e.g. ROS• Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C++ and pythonThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):NoneThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):SecretWork Location Type:HybridMITRE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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