Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine learning- Software Engineer 2

Weeghman & Briggs LLC•Annapolis Junction, MD

4d•$206,600 - $229,600•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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
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
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