Chief Engineer – Physical Embodiment of AI
PNNL · Richland, WA · National Security
About this role
PNNL is hiring a principal-level AI Engineer in the machine learning function based in Richland, WA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C++, System Design, A/B Testing. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Role
- AI Engineer
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- principal
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Richland, WA
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Department
- National Security
- Posted
- Feb 27, 2026
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Job description
from PNNL careersAt PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The National Security Directorate (NSD) drives science-based, mission-focused solutions to take on complex, real-world threats to our nation and the world.
The Physical Detection Systems and Deployment Division, part of the NSD, delivers policy-informed technology solutions by removing barriers to real-world implementation. We strive to understand end-user environments to transition technology from the developmental stage to deployment. Our diverse expertise in operational systems provides tools, technologies, and approaches for combating a range of threats, both at home and in more than 100 countries around the globe.