DevOps/AI Engineer

The MITRE Corporation

$129K — $193K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field (5 years experience) or a Master's (3 years) or PhD; alternative experience accepted.
  • Hands-on experience in modern programming languages like Python, Java, or C++.
  • Proven track record in implementing DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automation.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for scalable systems.
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies for collaborative development.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Requires minimum 50% hybrid on-site work.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, prototyping, and delivery of DevOps and AI/ML capabilities.
  • Architect and implement CI/CD pipelines and MLOps in cloud/on-premise environments.
  • Apply AI, ML, and emerging technologies to enhance engineering methods and automate workflows.
  • Advance modeling usage in Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) for improved interoperability.
  • Develop reusable artifacts and prototypes, fostering cross-team adoption.
  • Modernize IT infrastructure with secure, scalable solutions and cloud adoption.
  • Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across various teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within a diverse team.
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility for on-site and remote work.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and innovation-focused projects.
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Digital Engineering & Systems Transformation is aimed at leveraging advanced technologies and enablers to drive engineering innovation, speed, and efficiency. This role is aligned to the Digital Engineering & Systems Transformation department. MITRE is seeking a Senior Multidiscipline Engineer with emphasis on DevOps and AI to join a dynamic and multi-disciplined organization involved in innovating solutions for complex technical systems. MITRE seeks professionals with various expertise (e.g., software tools, processes, DevSecOps, CI/CD, MLOps, AI-enabled systems, cloud services, agile methodologies, transition design, etc.) to work with a team of experienced experts driving digital transformation efforts.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Leading the design, prototyping, and delivery of DevOps and AI/ML capabilities that advance systems engineering practices and improve sponsor outcomes.

- Architecting and implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and MLOps workflows across cloud and on-premise environments to accelerate speed of delivery.

- Applying AI and ML (including LLMs) and emerging technologies to improve engineering methodology and automate complex workflows.

- Increasing the use of modeling throughout the SELC, advancing the implementation of Systems of Systems and improving system interoperability and data management.

- Developing reusable artifacts, reference architectures, and prototypes, and promoting their adoption across teams.

- Modernizing legacy IT infrastructure by implementing secure, scalable, and efficient solutions and accelerating adoption of cloud and emerging technologies.

- Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers while collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics) and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience; or a PhD with relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of related education and work experience

- Demonstrated, hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle using modern programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++

- Proven experience designing and implementing DevOps practices, including automation, testing, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins)

- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and how they support scalable, distributed systems

- Experience applying Agile or Scrum methodologies and collaborative software development practices

- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new tools and technologies

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

Preferred Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience applying DevOps, MLOps, or AI/ML techniques to real-world or operational systems

- Experience with cloud-native technologies and infrastructure as code (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or Terraform), including provisioning IaaS/SaaS and automating deployments to enhance operational efficiency

- Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and emerging AI tools (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, LangChain), with interest in applying them to engineering workflows or digital transformation efforts

- Proficiency across a broad software stack including Java, Python, SQL, JavaScript, XML, JSON, HTML/CSS, Shell, MySQL, MongoDB, and Git

- Experience developing or deploying applications using modern frameworks, APIs, or microservices architectures

- Exposure to modeling and simulation for systems design, digital twins, or model-based systems engineering (MBSE)

- Knowledge of data management principles, database design, and approaches for working with structured and unstructured data

- Active or current DoD or federal government 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):
None

Salary compensation range and midpoint:
$129,200 - $161,500 - $193,800 Annual

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

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