AI Integration Specialist: Project Hire

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an AI Integration Specialist: Project Hire to work on our Technology Deployment team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our REC facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho with every or every other Friday off.

INL's Technology Deployment office is a forward-thinking organization that not only manages innovation but actively practices it. Technology Deployment transforms INL's research outcomes into impactful products and services by partnering with private industry.

As an AI Integration Specialist, you will support the AI Integration Lead on dedicated projects, most notably ATLAS, a DOE funded initiative to embed AI into technology transfer workflows. Your work will help modernize processes, reduce manual effort, enhance market research, and strengthen INL's leadership in AI-driven technology deployment. You will work with AI running on INL's HPC, both training LLMs and using popular LLMs in applications and for coding. You will collaborate closely with scientists, licensing professionals, market analysts, and operational partners to design, refine, and integrate AI tools that accelerate INL's innovation pipeline.

This is a one-year project hire position with the possibility of a potential extension.

Responsibilities Include:

AI Tool Development & Workflow Integration

• Support design, development, and refinement of AI tools that streamline technology transfer operations and reduce manual workload.
• Assist with developing automated workflows for market analysis, opportunity assessment, document generation, and data interpretation.

• Apply mathematical reasoning and computational analysis to improve model accuracy, performance, and efficiency.

• Use AI assistants (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) for architecture planning, debugging, research, and documentation.

ATLAS Program Support

• Contribute to the architecture, development, and continuous improvement of ATLAS, INL's AI-augmented workflow platform for Technology Deployment.
• Translate conceptual process needs from the Technology Deployment team into functional and technical requirements for AI capabilities.

• Create process models, diagrams, and value stream maps that guide integration of AI solutions into existing systems.

  AI-Enhanced Market Research & Commercialization

• Develop AI-powered market research workflows to identify commercialization pathways, market trends, gaps, and competitive landscapes.
• Use AI tools to accelerate due diligence, industry scouting, and assessment of intellectual property positioning.
  

AI-Supported Technology Transfer Activities

• Assist in integrating AI into innovation, licensing, and intellectual property management processes.
• Use AI tools to automate routine analysis, document drafting, and opportunity evaluation.
• Process Modernization & Organizational Enablement

Analyze departmental workflows to identify high-impact AI intervention points.

• Document requirements clearly and accurately using standard templates.
• Prepare implementation plans for incorporating new AI capabilities into existing processes.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to shape project vision and scope.
• Provide recommendations for process improvement and contribute to transformation initiatives.
  

Strategic Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate enhancements, system changes, and requirements to project teams through precise written documentation.
• Prepare visually clear specifications, diagrams, and charts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Work with INL incubators, foundations, and partner organizations to identify opportunities to apply AI solutions to broader innovation goals.

Minimum Requirements:

• Level 1: Bachelor's Degree and 0 years of experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor's and 2 years of experience. Master's and 0 years of experience. PhD and 0 years' experience

• Degree must be from an accredited institution and should be in the following areas: Computer Science,

  Software Engineering & Development,

  Computer & Systems Engineering,

  Data, AI & Computational Intelligence,

  Information Systems, IT & Cyber,

  Computational & Applied Mathematics.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy "L" clearance, which requires US Citizenship.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Python, JavaScript, and prompt Engineering.

Job Information:

• The pay range for this position is: Level 1 ($47,424 - $92,568) / Level 2($57,444 - $112,068). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
• TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
• Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to handle materials, manipulate tools, keyboard and type, reach with hands and arms, and operate job-related equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits and Relocation

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
• Paid time off (personal leave)
• Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
• Comprehensive Relocation Package
• Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.

At this time, BEA will not sponsor any H1-B visas obtained outside of the United States of America (U.S.A.), including consular visas.

INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.

INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world's energy future and secure our nation's critical infrastructure.

Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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