AI Safety Lead

Carnegie Mellon University

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On-site
Location
Arlington, VAPittsburgh, PA
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Full-time
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3 days ago
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Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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TL;DR · AI Safety Lead

The AI Safety Lead joins the Rapid Fielding of High Assurance directorate to lead, plan, and execute customer projects addressing the challenges of exploiting AI in software development and incorporating AI into software systems while ensuring safe operation. This role involves developing AI Safety technical solution strategies, coordinating across support functions, and serving as a primary technical liaison to ensure deliverables meet mission partner expectations. The position requires managing complex technical projects, including planning, scheduling, risk tracking, and milestone management. Key competencies include technical leadership, solution engineering, and quality assurance to satisfy safety, security, and compliance standards. The work focuses on accelerating the fielding of software-reliant systems using Model-Based Systems Engineering and automating AI for Software Engineering to enhance National Security through high-assurance techniques.

What you'll do

  • Develop AI Safety technical solution strategies for software development and systems.
  • Lead the planning and execution of AI Safety projects from initiation through delivery.
  • Translate customer needs into actionable technical requirements for project teams.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison to customers and conduct regular project reviews.
  • Coordinate with internal support functions to provide project teams with necessary resources.
  • Synthesize complex technical information into status updates, risk assessments, and executive briefings.
  • Contribute to strategic planning using customer feedback and project performance data.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet safety, security, and compliance standards.

What we're looking for

  • Obtain a BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with ten years of experience.
  • Obtain an MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with eight years of experience.
  • Obtain a PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline with five years of experience.
  • Experience managing complex technical projects from initiation through delivery, including planning, scheduling, and risk tracking.
  • Ability to organize cross-functional teams and manage multiple concurrent efforts.
  • Experience translating customer needs into actionable technical requirements and maintaining strong customer relationships.
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills to synthesize complex technical information for executive briefings.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

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