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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Open roles325+
Top employerNorthrop Grumman
Work type94% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring100+
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Odyssey Consulting
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Huntsville, Alabama
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Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Odyssey Consulting·Huntsville, Alabama
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
Full Time
51-200 employees
Job Description
Position Summary
The Odyssey Technical Center has an exciting new opportunity for a principal engineering technical leader to drive digital transformation internal to Odyssey and across DoW contracts. This role sets strategy, defines digital engineering ecosystems, and delivers enterprise-level modeling, architecture, and ontology solutions supporting complex systems and systems‑of‑systems. This role owns the cross-cutting technical charter and operating model for systems engineering and supports growth and development of the Technical Center and of the larger Odyssey Technical community. This position can be in Huntsville, AL, Lincoln, MA, or REMOTE.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- 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
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Ability to Acquire Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelor of Science, Engineering or Computer Science
Years of Experience: 12+
Certifications: N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: Ability to Acquire Top Secret Clearance
Education: Master of Science, Systems Engineering
Years of experience: 14+
Certifications: N/A
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
Interpersonal Skills
- 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
Location: Huntsville, AL, Lincoln, MA, or REMOTE
Travel: 25%
Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite or Remote
#LI-MP1
Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Odyssey Consulting
Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)
Huntsville, Alabama
Added 3d ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
Full Time
Job Description
Position Summary
The Odyssey Technical Center has an exciting new opportunity for a principal engineering technical leader to drive digital transformation internal to Odyssey and across DoW contracts. This role sets strategy, defines digital engineering ecosystems, and delivers enterprise-level modeling, architecture, and ontology solutions supporting complex systems and systems‑of‑systems. This role owns the cross-cutting technical charter and operating model for systems engineering and supports growth and development of the Technical Center and of the larger Odyssey Technical community. This position can be in Huntsville, AL, Lincoln, MA, or REMOTE.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
- 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
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications
Clearance: Ability to Acquire Secret Clearance
Education: Bachelor of Science, Engineering or Computer Science
Years of Experience: 12+
Certifications: N/A
Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: Ability to Acquire Top Secret Clearance
Education: Master of Science, Systems Engineering
Years of experience: 14+
Certifications: N/A
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
Interpersonal Skills
- 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
Location: Huntsville, AL, Lincoln, MA, or REMOTE
Travel: 25%
Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite or Remote
#LI-MP1
Company Overview
Odyssey is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military’s operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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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