Design Research Intern

What We Do 

At the SEI AI Division, we conduct research in applied artificial intelligence and the engineering questions related to the practical design and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and systems. We currently lead a community-wide movement to mature the discipline of AI Engineering for Defense and National Security. 

As our government customers adopt AI and machine learning (ML) to provide leap-ahead mission capabilities, we:  

• build real-world, mission-scale AI capabilities through solving practical engineering problems. 

• discover and define the processes, practices, and tools to support operationalizing AI for robust, secure, scalable, and human-centered mission capabilities. 

• prepare our customers to be ready for the unique challenges of adopting, deploying, using, and maintaining AI capabilities. 

• identify and investigate emerging AI and AI-adjacent technologies that are rapidly transforming the technology landscape. 

Are you creative, curious, and collaborative? Do you enjoy doing meaningful and complex work? Are you interested in making a difference by bringing innovation to government organizations and beyond? Apply to join our team today!  

Position Summary: 

As an intern in our Trust Lab, you will work with a team of human-centered AI researchers and engineers on tools and interactive demos that address challenges in building transparent AI systems for mission contexts

 

Duties: 

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team to translate research findings into interactive deliverables

• Support the development of prototypes, tools, and demos related to AI transparency

• Explore state-of-the-art responsible AI practices

 

Requirements: 

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree granting program.

• Able to work an internship schedule during the summer semester.

• Able to come on-site to the SEI Pittsburgh office.

• Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Candidates will be subject to a background check.

• Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Experience with design applications such as Figma and Adobe InDesign

• Ability to translate technical concepts into interactive wireframes and prototypes

• Knowledge of user research and usability testing

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Non-CMU Students

Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information: 

• Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. 

• Click here to view a listing of employee benefits

• Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. 

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