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.

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