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# Senior Researcher/Software Developer

- **Company:** Weeghman And Briggs
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Machine Learning, Scientific Computating, Software Engineering, High Performance Computing
- **Published:** September 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us1ca464891177b98579f1f877f236ecfa

## About the Role

independently and within a collaborative team environmentStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong knowledge of scientific programming, algorithm development, software engineering, numerical methods, and technical problem solvingMinimum 12 years of experience with 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.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting MSIC and DIA programsAgile, cloud, or modernization experienceBackground in process improvement or analytical servicesExperience in CFD, simulation, HPC, ML, physics, and signal processingCompensation & BenefitsAt 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

## Description

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 DoSupport mission-critical programs in secure government environmentsAnalyze requirements and translate them into actionable solutionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality resultsEnsure compliance with contract and security standardsContribute ideas to improve processes, efficiency, and performanceUses subject-matter expertise in science and phenomenology to solve complex problems with software; develops scientific computing solutions for specialized technical requirements.What You, BringExperience supporting government or DoD programsAbility to work


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