AI Assurance Engineer

Job overview

The AI Assurance Engineer is an onsite role based in Laurel, MD. Compensation is not specified, and the role supports the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in evaluating AI-enabled systems. This role exists to develop and execute evaluations for generative AI models and agentic systems. The engineer will ensure these systems meet security, reliability, and operational standards for mission-critical applications.

What you'll do

• Design and execute assurance evaluations
• develop test strategies and criteria
• apply AI evaluation frameworks
• collaborate with researchers and mission partners
• analyze results and communicate findings to sponsors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ai assurance

engineer

laurel md

contract

day shift

full-time

security clearance

generative ai

python

test automation

apl

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Robust education assistance, unparalleled retirement contributions, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Requires ability to obtain Interim Secret and Top Secret clearance; experience with Python and AI/ML concepts.

About the employer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.