Engineering Jobs in Huntsville, AL
Engineering jobs in Huntsville, Alabama are concentrated in Cummings Research Park, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center corridor, and the Redstone Arsenal gateway area, across defense, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing. Employers hiring right now include Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Lockheed Martin. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (SEIT) Specialty Engineering Manager 3, Deputy to the Specialty Engineering Director. This position is located in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation package.
What You Will Get To Do:
As a Sr. Manager reporting to the SEIT Specialty Engineering Director, you will be responsible for providing execution leadership for the planning and performance of specialty systems engineering activities across the SEIT portfolio. You will be responsible for technical oversight, programmatic oversight, and on-schedule development of systems engineering products as the primary delegate to the SEIT Specialty Engineering Director. You will be expected to manage day-to-day operations of the SEIT team which consists of engineers executing SEIT Specialty scope across the segments and IPTs of the Sentinel program. In this position, the Deputy Lead must understand the detailed program road-map to major program events and the responsibilities of the SEIT team to meet event and contractual criteria.
This is a highly strategic role that requires systems thinking, organizational awareness, and expertise in cost, schedule, and technical risks related to specialty engineering disciplines.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading the integration of specialty engineering disciplines across programs to ensure robust, innovative, and compliant solutions.
- Supporting program schedules, milestones, and deliverables while identifying and mitigating risks to specialty engineering performance.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders to develop strategies for optimizing system lifecycle performance, addressing technical challenges, and ensuring program success.
- Providing expertise in specialty engineering areas such as Nuclear Hardness, , System Safety, E3 (EMI, EMC and TEMPEST), and Human Systems Engineering.
- Ensuring adherence to programmatic requirements, regulatory compliance, and company processes.
- Mentoring, coaching, and developing a diverse team of specialty engineering professionals.
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
You Will Bring These Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience.
- Minimum of 3 years experience managing cost, schedule and performance of large government technical statements of work
- Experience in Earned Value Financial Management (EVMS).
- Experience in milestone planning and execution to completion (e.g. Design Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, etc.)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years, current and within scope.
- Must have an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and DoD Top Secret clearance approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
- Exposure or experience with Nuclear Hardness, System Safety, E3 (EMI, EMC and TEMPEST), Human Systems Engineering, and other specialty fields and their integration into the system lifecycle.
- Weapon System Experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams (30+)
- Ability to execute a staff plan and associated workforce scaling
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to brief Segment, Program, and Customer leadership
- Experience working across multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.).
- Model Based Systems Engineering MBSE experience
- Experience as an Engineering Leader in all phases of acquisition, design, integration, and execution. Candidate will require ability to rapidly assess and lend guidance to projects assigned to the organizational group as well as demonstrated mentoring and guidance to engineers.
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Engineering Jobs in Huntsville: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a engineering job in Huntsville?
Focus your search on defense contractors, aerospace firms, and government agencies operating in and around Redstone Arsenal and Cummings Research Park, where the bulk of Huntsville engineering demand is concentrated. Candidates with active security clearances, familiarity with federal acquisition systems, or backgrounds in systems engineering and missile defense move to the front of the line in this market. Networking through local professional societies and attending the annual AIAA or SMD industry days also gives Huntsville candidates a concrete edge.
Which companies hire engineerings in Huntsville?
Huntsville engineering roles are posted by Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and Lockheed Martin and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. The local employer base skews heavily toward large defense primes, federal contractors, and NASA-affiliated research organizations, alongside a growing cluster of advanced manufacturing companies supporting the aerospace supply chain.
Are there remote engineering jobs in Huntsville?
Yes, though opportunities depend on the discipline, since hands-on roles in test, lab, or manufacturing environments are almost always on-site, while analytical, software, and systems engineering work is more frequently remote-eligible. About 0% of engineering openings tied to Huntsville are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with those roles concentrated in software development, modeling and simulation, and systems architecture. Positions requiring access to classified facilities or government labs remain on-site by requirement.
How can I get a engineering job in Huntsville with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Huntsville is through internship and co-op programs run by the defense contractors and aerospace firms based at Cummings Research Park, several of which convert interns to full-time hires. Entry-level roles in quality assurance, test support, and technical documentation are common first steps inside large contractors, where new graduates can build clearance eligibility and project exposure simultaneously. Applying directly to firms with active university recruiting partnerships in Alabama gives candidates an immediate local advantage.
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