Design Engineer Jobs in Alabama
Design Engineer jobs in Alabama are active across the defense, aerospace, and automotive manufacturing sectors, with openings at every level from recent graduates to senior principal engineers. The strongest hiring is concentrated in Huntsville, Birmingham, and the greater Mobile area, where anchors like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Toyota have deep, lasting engineering footprints. Product design, mechanical systems design, and structural design are the specialties drawing the most consistent demand from Alabama employers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead, Tool Design Engineer
Job Code: 46635
Job Location: Huntsville, AL - AMF South or AMF North
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Lead Tool Design Engineer to join our team at our growing AMF facility in Huntsville, AL. Manual and semi-automated tooling such as jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, and lifting devices are all required in the fabrication and assembly of solid fuel rocket motors. Tool Engineers are responsible to define all of these items. The role of Tool Engineering is mixture of design, structural analysis, project management and hands on manufacturing.
Essential Functions:
- Work with cross functional teams define tool requirements.
- Design using PTC Creo and Windchill in accordance with principles of Design for Manufacturability.
- Use finite element analysis (FEA) methods and tools to perform structural. analysis of tools in order to predict internal stresses and resolve structural instabilities.
- Conduct design reviews with cross functional teams to obtain approval of tool designs.
- Oversee procurement and fabrication of tooling.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineers to perform functional evaluations and acceptance of the tooling.
- Perform liaison support for tool maintenance by identification of tool problems, design of repairs and implementation of modifications.
- Skilled in application of GD&T and system tolerance analysis.
- Proficient with tools of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
- Travel: 5%.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience.
- 4 years design of tooling, ground support equipment, or special test equipment experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Mold Design in a plus.
- Experience with ANSYS is a plus.
- Fabrication experience is a plus.
- Composite Wind tool design and/or fabrication experience is a plus.
- Compression Mold tool design and/or fabrication experience is a plus.
- Existing clearance is a plus.
- Experience working in the defense industry is a plus.
- Active US Secret security clearance a plus.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead, Tool Design Engineer
Job Code: 46635
Job Location: Huntsville, AL - AMF South or AMF North
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Lead Tool Design Engineer to join our team at our growing AMF facility in Huntsville, AL. Manual and semi-automated tooling such as jigs, fixtures, molds, mandrels, and lifting devices are all required in the fabrication and assembly of solid fuel rocket motors. Tool Engineers are responsible to define all of these items. The role of Tool Engineering is mixture of design, structural analysis, project management and hands on manufacturing.
Essential Functions:
- Work with cross functional teams define tool requirements.
- Design using PTC Creo and Windchill in accordance with principles of Design for Manufacturability.
- Use finite element analysis (FEA) methods and tools to perform structural. analysis of tools in order to predict internal stresses and resolve structural instabilities.
- Conduct design reviews with cross functional teams to obtain approval of tool designs.
- Oversee procurement and fabrication of tooling.
- Work with Manufacturing Engineers to perform functional evaluations and acceptance of the tooling.
- Perform liaison support for tool maintenance by identification of tool problems, design of repairs and implementation of modifications.
- Skilled in application of GD&T and system tolerance analysis.
- Proficient with tools of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
- Travel: 5%.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior mechanical engineering design experience.
- 4 years design of tooling, ground support equipment, or special test equipment experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Mold Design in a plus.
- Experience with ANSYS is a plus.
- Fabrication experience is a plus.
- Composite Wind tool design and/or fabrication experience is a plus.
- Compression Mold tool design and/or fabrication experience is a plus.
- Existing clearance is a plus.
- Experience working in the defense industry is a plus.
- Active US Secret security clearance a plus.
#LI-HW1
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Design Engineer Job Market in Alabama
A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense
What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD for design documentation
- Experience with GD&T standards and engineering drawing review processes
- Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools and design change control processes
- Ability to collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams during prototype and production phases
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional design reviews and reports
Design Engineer Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Alabama?
Most design engineer roles in Alabama require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, electrical, or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program. Employers in defense and aerospace, which dominate the Huntsville market, often prioritize candidates who can obtain a security clearance. While a Professional Engineer license issued through the Alabama State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens long-term career prospects, it is not required for most private-sector design engineering positions in Alabama.
Which companies hire design engineers in Alabama?
Employers hiring design engineers in Alabama right now include Leidos, Raytheon, and Amentum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's defense corridor in Huntsville and its automotive and aerospace clusters near Birmingham and Mobile mean that large systems integrators and manufacturers tend to post the most consistent volume of design engineering roles.
Which Alabama cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Huntsville, Alabaster, and Birmingham account for the largest share of design engineer openings in Alabama. Huntsville leads because of its dense concentration of defense contractors and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, while Birmingham draws demand from automotive suppliers and industrial manufacturers, and Mobile benefits from Airbus operations and shipbuilding industries that require sustained structural and mechanical design talent.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since design engineers frequently work with physical prototypes, lab equipment, and on-site manufacturing teams. About 38% of design engineer openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting limited but real flexibility. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are CAD modeling, design documentation, and review cycles that do not require hands-on lab or floor presence.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship with one of Huntsville's defense contractors or with an automotive supplier in the Birmingham region, since many of these employers convert strong interns into full-time hires. Look for associate or junior design engineer postings at large manufacturers, and consider lateral entry from roles like drafting technician or manufacturing process technician, which build CAD and documentation skills Alabama employers value. A strong design portfolio and an EIT credential from the Alabama State Board of Licensure signal readiness even without years of direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and target location, and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and goals.
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