Senior AI/ML Engineer with Security Clearance

Weeghman & Briggs, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeghman & Briggs, LLC in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to support mission-critical government initiatives. The role emphasizes building robust ML pipelines, automating training and inference, and delivering production-grade solutions within secure environments.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years of AI/ML experience in DoD or government contexts, strong Python skills, and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant AI/ML engineering experience in government or DoD programs.
• Master’s degree or equivalent senior experience; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Strong Python and ML framework knowledge; scalable pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design robust, scalable ML pipelines for secure environments.
• Automate training and inference across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements.

Skills

Python

ML engineering

Distributed processing

MLOps

Model deployment

Production-grade software

Education

Master's degree or 17 years of related senior experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GPU/HPC

Job description

Senior AI/ML Engineer 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 Senior 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, we'd love to connect with you.

• 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 12 years of experience and a Master’s degree related to the labor category; or related bachelor’s plus 5 additional years of related senior experience, for 17 total years, as substitute for master’s.
• 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. *