Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine learning- Software Engineer 2
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $206,600-$229,600
Join a Growing Team at Weeghman & Briggs
Weeghman & Briggs is seeking a motivated and mission-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine learning- Software Engineer 2 to support critical government initiatives in Annapolis Junction, MD.
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.
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
- Work directly with mission users to capture workflows, document operational decision points, and translate them into effective AI enabled capabilities
- Design and implement solutions that may include LLM powered workflows, agent-based automation, or hybrid approaches depending on mission needs
- Your work will streamline analytical tasks, improve data accessibility, and support rapid, informed decision making in high tempo environments
- Collaborate with operations, analysts, developers, and mission leadership to ensure solutions integrate cleanly with existing systems, perform reliably in production, and adhere to the security and governance expectations of classified environments
What You Bring
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Bachelor's degree and 14 years of experience with 3+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, data science, or software engineering within cyber, intelligence, or national security environments
- Experience supporting government or DoD programs
- Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience capturing user workflows and translating them into structured process maps, automation requirements, or executable logic
- Experience designing or implementing LLM based or agentic workflows, including multi step reasoning, tool integrations, and orchestration
- Experience integrating AI systems with APIs, enterprise data stores, or mission platforms
- Experience with programming languages such as Python
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications (Security+, CISSP, PMP, AWS, etc.)
- Agile, cloud, or modernization experience
- Background in process improvement or analytical services
- Experience engineering AI capabilities in on premise or multi classification environments
- Experience with AWS or Azure, including work in restricted or classified environments
- Experience with AI/LLM development framework such as LangChain, LangGraph, PydanticAI, or CrewAI
- Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, vLLM, or llama.cpp
- Experience with cyber or intelligence workflows, operational data types, or mission oriented analytical processes
- Master's degree in AI, ML, Data Science, Cybersecurity, or Engineering
Compensation & Benefits
The projected salary range for this position is $206,600-$229,600, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and contract requirements.
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.
