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Machine Learning Engineer Starting Jobs in Alabama

Job Title MACHINE LEARNING ENGINEER Location Huntsville, AL US (Primary) Category Engineering Job Type Full-Time Career Level Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Bachelor's Degree Security Clearance ...

Overview Machine Learning Engineer JOB LOCATION: Huntsville, Al JOB STATUS: Full-time CLEARANCE: TS/SCI w CI/Poly TRAVEL: As needed Astrion seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join our analytics ...

Must-Have Skills 3+ years of ML engineering experience -- model training, fine-tuning, or post-training pipelines in research or production Strong Python and deep learning proficiency (PyTorch ...

Must-Have Skills 3+ years of ML engineering experience -- model training, fine-tuning, or post-training pipelines in research or production Strong Python and deep learning proficiency (PyTorch ...

Must-Have Skills 3+ years of ML engineering experience -- model training, fine-tuning, or post-training pipelines in research or production Strong Python and deep learning proficiency (PyTorch ...

Must-Have Skills 3+ years of ML engineering experience -- model training, fine-tuning, or post-training pipelines in research or production Strong Python and deep learning proficiency (PyTorch ...

Must-Have Skills 3+ years of ML engineering experience -- model training, fine-tuning, or post-training pipelines in research or production Strong Python and deep learning proficiency (PyTorch ...

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How much do machine learning engineer starting jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for machine learning engineer starting in Alabama is $116,715.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,000.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Job description

Position Title: Machine Learning Engineer
Position Type: Full-time, On-Site
Location: Huntsville, AL
Clearance: Active TS
Description:
Waypoint's client is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to support mission-critical efforts within a secure environment at the Missile and Space Intelligence Center. This role focuses on developing, integrating, and operationalizing machine learning solutions that support advanced analytics and intelligence capabilities.
The selected candidate will work across the full machine learning lifecycle, from building data pipelines and training models to deploying and monitoring production systems. This position requires a strong blend of software engineering and data science expertise, with a focus on scalability, performance, and system integration.
Responsibilities:
Integrate machine learning systems into existing software architectures and enterprise platforms
Design, build, and optimize data pipelines to support model training and inference
Develop, test, and deploy machine learning models into production environments
Manage transition from prototype to production, including deployment pipelines and monitoring solutions
Monitor model performance, including handling model drift, rollback, and failure scenarios
Conduct experiments and testing to evaluate and improve model accuracy and performance
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code in Python and related technologies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML capabilities into mission systems
Utilize CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices to support automated deployment and version control
Support development in Linux and Windows environments
Required:
Active TS clearance (with ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Polygraph)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related technical field
Minimum 12+ years of overall experience, including 1-3 years working with machine learning frameworks
Strong programming skills in Python
Experience with machine learning frameworks, libraries, and data modeling techniques
Solid understanding of the machine learning lifecycle
Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience working in Linux and Windows environments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development methodologies
Understanding of software design and system integration principles
Desired:
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (desired)
Experience working with large-scale (petabyte-level) datasets
Experience supporting multi-INT analytics environments
Experience deploying, monitoring, and scaling machine learning models in production
Experience with tools such as Docker, Jupyter Notebooks, PostgreSQL, GitLab, and GitHub
Experience implementing GitOps workflows
Experience working in secure or classified environment