Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Alabama

Software Systems Engineer jobs in Alabama are available now at employers like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Collins Aerospace and other employers across Huntsville and other Alabama metros, from entry level to senior. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerLockheed Martin
Top cityHuntsville, AL
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAerospace
Companies hiring7

Showing 5 of 27+ Software Systems Engineer jobs

Lockheed Martin
Software Engineer III, LABVIEW, Satellite Test Systems
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Software Engineer III, LABVIEW, Satellite Test Systems
Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, Alabama
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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BAE Systems USA
Senior Seeker Systems Software Architect
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Senior Seeker Systems Software Architect
BAE Systems USA
Huntsville, Alabama
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Technical Product & Program Management
DevOps
Technical Program Management
$136k - $231k/yr
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Northrop Grumman
Principal Software Engineer – SW Systems Engineer (26-298)
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Principal Software Engineer – SW Systems Engineer (26-298)
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville, Alabama
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
$109k - $163k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Collins Aerospace
Sr Principal Software Engineer -Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)
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Collins Aerospace
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Sr Principal Software Engineer -Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Huntsville, Alabama
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$132k - $252k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Collins Aerospace
Principal Software Engineer -Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)
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Collins Aerospace
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Principal Software Engineer -Core Systems & Libraries (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Huntsville, Alabama
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
$108k - $205k/yr
On-Site
10,000+

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Software Systems Engineer Jobs by City in Alabama

Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Software Systems Engineer Job Market in Alabama

A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Lockheed Martin
    Lockheed Martin15
  • Northrop Grumman
    Northrop Grumman6
  • Collins Aerospace
    Collins Aerospace2
  • BAE Systems USA
    BAE Systems USA1
  • Avion Solutions
    Avion Solutions1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Aerospace & Defense2
  • Technology & Software1

What Alabama Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in software systems engineer jobs across Alabama.

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in C, C++, or Python for systems-level development
  • Experience designing or integrating real-time or embedded systems
  • Familiarity with Linux internals, networking protocols, or hardware interfaces
  • Ability to obtain or hold a security clearance, depending on the sector
  • Experience with systems modeling tools, test frameworks, or CI/CD pipelines for systems code

Software Systems Engineer Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions

How many software systems engineer jobs are there in Alabama?

There are 27+ software systems engineer openings in Alabama on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Huntsville. New positions post regularly as employers across Alabama hire.

How much do software systems engineers make in Alabama?

Software systems engineers in Alabama earn a median of about $122,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,590 for the lowest 10% to over $175,330 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Alabama cities have the most software systems engineer jobs?

Huntsville have the most software systems engineer openings in Alabama right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire software systems engineers in Alabama?

Companies currently hiring software systems engineers in Alabama include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Collins Aerospace, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote software systems engineer jobs in Alabama?

Yes. About 0% of software systems engineer openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Alabama metros.

How do I apply for software systems engineer jobs in Alabama?

You can apply to software systems engineer jobs in Alabama directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Alabama location, then apply to each one that fits.

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