Ai Engineer - Mission Innovation Lab

AISafety

Pittsburgh, PA, US
Onsite
Python and c/c++ or java proficiency
Experience fine-tuning llms with hugging face
Building retrieval-augmented generation pipelines
The role focuses on translating cutting-edge AI research into robust, mission-scale solutions for the warfighting community

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on translating cutting-edge AI research into robust, mission-scale solutions for the warfighting community.
  • Candidates will design autonomous agents and multi-step pipelines using advanced orchestration tools and manage stateful interactions.
  • The position requires collaboration with senior researchers and government sponsors to deliver secure, reliable AI capabilities meeting stringent mission requirements.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on translating cutting-edge AI research into robust, mission-scale solutions for the warfighting community.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python and C/C++ or Java proficiency
  • Experience fine-tuning LLMs with Hugging Face
  • Building Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines
  • Implementing PEFT/LoRA methods for large models
  • Deploying containerized solutions with Docker/Kubernetes
  • Active Department of War security clearance required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with LangChain and agentic workflows
  • Knowledge of Model Context protocols
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps and GitOps practices
  • Background in adversarial testing and AI safety
  • Experience with distributed training frameworks like DeepSpeed

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in CS, ML, Statistics, or related field
  • 4 years relevant experience (or MS with 2 years)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD security clearance
  • Willingness to work onsite 5 days per week in Pittsburgh or Arlington

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or ability to obtain DoD clearance

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