Principal Jobs in Huntsville, AL
Principal jobs in Huntsville, Alabama are in active demand, with employers like Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and PeopleTec among those hiring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Lead digital engineering (DE) strategy, vision, governance, and implementation across the acquisition lifecycle.
- Architect integrated digital ecosystems including Digital Thread, cloud-hosted toolchains, CI/CD (DevSecOps) pipelines, and where applicable, Digital Twins.
- Establish modeling standards, design patterns, meta‑models, ontologies, data dictionaries, and style guides.
- Apply standard tools and frameworks for general engineering, systems engineering, and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
- Conduct systems engineering planning, requirements development, interface design, V&V, risk management tools and methods.
- Lead trade studies and make-buy decision analysis.
- Mentor and lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams; develop modeling workforce capability, define and grow Odyssey's technical identity and technical depth.
- Support growth through proposal technical volume narrative development, white papers, proof of concepts, and solution development and demonstration.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Technical Skills
- 12+ years’ systems engineering experience; Prefer 10+ years in DE/MBSE leadership
- Deep expertise in architecture frameworks, ontology engineering, and digital ecosystem design
- Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure, Atlassian, SysML modeling tools (e.g. CAMEO, MagicDraw or similar)
- Requirements Management Tools (DOORS or equivalent)
- Prefer experience with Digital Twin/Thread implementations, and MBSE integration with DevSecOps
- Experience with fielded ground or spacebased sensor systems is highly preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop and present technical briefings and recommendations
- Ability to explain technical concepts to audiences at different levels
- Ability to work effectively within Integrated Product Teams (IPT)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to collaborate with Government, military, and contractor personnel
Additional Information
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Company Overview
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman29

- Raytheon15

- PeopleTec15

- Deloitte13

- MTSI11

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services46
- Aerospace & Defense26
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals19
- Accounting & Auditing13
- Investment & Asset Management13
Principal Jobs in Huntsville: Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal jobs are there in Huntsville?
There are 325+ principal openings in Huntsville, Alabama on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New positions post regularly as Huntsville employers hire.
Which companies hire principals in Huntsville?
Employers hiring principals in Huntsville include Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and PeopleTec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote principal jobs in Huntsville?
Yes. About 6% of principal openings tied to Huntsville are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in and around Huntsville.
Which industries hire the most principals in Huntsville?
Most principal openings in Huntsville sit in Consulting & Professional Services, Aerospace & Defense, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
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