Junior AI/ML Engineer with Security Clearance

Weeghman & Briggs, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeghman & Briggs, LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a motivated Junior AI/ML Engineer to support mission-critical government initiatives. This role requires secure environments, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and building robust ML pipelines that automate training and inference.

The position emphasizes hands-on development, scalability, and production-grade ML code, with growth opportunities as contracts expand and start dates approach early 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting government or DoD programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with Python, ML frameworks, training/inference pipelines, distributed processing, scalable ML, and production software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments
• Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results
• Ensure compliance with contract and security standards
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance
• Design robust, fault-tolerant, scalable machine-learning pipelines
• Automate training and inference
• Scale data-scientist models
• Support distributed hyperparameter tuning
• Develop production-grade ML code

Skills

Python

ML frameworks

Distributed processing

Production software engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree related to labor category

Tools

MLOps

GPUs/HPC

Containerization

Cloud

Data engineering

Model deployment

Job description

Location: Huntsville, AL | Onsite Clearance Required: Minimum TS/SCI Clearence Employment Type: Full-Time Join a Growing Team at Weeghman & Briggs Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Junior AI/ML Engineer to support critical government initiatives in Huntsville, AL. Founded in 2016 by Anthony Jordan, Weeghman & Briggs specializes in delivering high-impact analytical services to Government Agencies and private organizations. Since our founding, we have partnered with a range of federal entities and private corporations, earning a strong reputation as a trusted, results-driven company with an exceptional team of professionals. As we continue to expand across current programs and upcoming contract awards, we are looking for talented individuals who want to contribute, grow, and build something meaningful alongside us. At Weeghman & Briggs, you're more than a number, you're part of the team. We've built a culture where your opinion matters, your voice is heard, and your contributions make a direct impact on mission success. Our growth creates opportunity for advancement, leadership visibility, and long-term career development while maintaining the supportive, close-knit environment that sets us apart. If you're ready to grow your career while supporting important national missions.

This position supports a newly awarded contract, with work expected to begin in early 2027.

What You'll Do

• Support mission-critical programs in secure government environments
• Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results
• Ensure compliance with contract and security standards
• Contribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performance
• Design robust, fault-tolerant, scalable machine-learning pipelines
• Automate training and inference
• Scale data-scientist models
• Support distributed hyperparameter tuning
• Develop production-grade ML code

What You Bring

• Experience supporting government or DoD programs
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge/background in Python, ML framework, training/inference pipelines, distributed processing, scalable ML, and production software engineering
• Minimum 3 years' experience with a bachelor's degree related to the labor category. Four additional years of specific LC experience (7 total) may substitute for bachelors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting MSIC and DIA programs
• Agile, cloud, or modernization experience
• Background in process improvement or analytical services
• Experience with MLOps, GPUs/HPC, containerization, cloud, data engineering, and model deployment

Compensation & Benefits

At Weeghman & Briggs, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you both professionally and personally. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits here: https://weeghmanandbriggs.com/summary-of-employee-benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weeghman & Briggs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.