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About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com
CFD Research is seeking a Project Manager / Lead Systems Engineer to oversee a software unit test development effort supporting a critical DoD Missile Defense system. The effort focuses on delivering comprehensive automated testing, establishing modern test frameworks, and meeting stringent software quality and code coverage standards across a complex defense software baseline. The selected candidate will serve as the primary programmatic and technical liaison to prime contractor counterparts, managing cost, schedule, reviews, and risk to ensure successful delivery across the testing lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive cost and schedule adherence across program execution.
- Coordinate bi-monthly status reviews and milestone reporting with prime contractor counterparts.
- Track deliverable milestones, resource allocation, and progress against the target threshold of 80% unit test code coverage across 1.5–1.7M LOC.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities between software test developers and DevSecOps pipeline engineers.
Qualifications and Desired Skills
- U.S. Citizenship required; must possess and maintain an active DoD SECRET Clearance
- 10+ years of experience leading DoD software and systems engineering programs, specifically within missile defense or radar control domains.
- Demonstrated familiarity with defense program workflows, baseline processes, and contracting standards.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams working under strict DoD security constraints.
Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.
Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.
CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com
CFD Research is seeking a Project Manager / Lead Systems Engineer to oversee a software unit test development effort supporting a critical DoD Missile Defense system. The effort focuses on delivering comprehensive automated testing, establishing modern test frameworks, and meeting stringent software quality and code coverage standards across a complex defense software baseline. The selected candidate will serve as the primary programmatic and technical liaison to prime contractor counterparts, managing cost, schedule, reviews, and risk to ensure successful delivery across the testing lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive cost and schedule adherence across program execution.
- Coordinate bi-monthly status reviews and milestone reporting with prime contractor counterparts.
- Track deliverable milestones, resource allocation, and progress against the target threshold of 80% unit test code coverage across 1.5–1.7M LOC.
- Coordinate cross-functional activities between software test developers and DevSecOps pipeline engineers.
Qualifications and Desired Skills
- U.S. Citizenship required; must possess and maintain an active DoD SECRET Clearance
- 10+ years of experience leading DoD software and systems engineering programs, specifically within missile defense or radar control domains.
- Demonstrated familiarity with defense program workflows, baseline processes, and contracting standards.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams working under strict DoD security constraints.
Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.
Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.
CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in unit lead jobs.
- 1-3 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant operational environment
- Demonstrated ability to monitor productivity metrics and hold team members accountable
- Proficiency with inventory management or warehouse management software
- Strong verbal communication skills for coordinating across shifts and departments
- Ability to train new hires and conduct on-the-floor coaching
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with an associate or bachelor's degree preferred
Tips for Your Unit Lead Job Search
Quantify your team supervision results
Unit lead resumes that land interviews show output numbers, not just duties. List how many direct reports you managed, how throughput or error rates changed under your watch, and which process changes you owned. Specific figures make generic supervision claims credible.
Tailor your resume to the industry setting
A unit lead role in a fulfillment center and one in a clinical lab have different priorities. Reframe the same core skills using the vocabulary of the target industry, whether that is pick-and-pack rates, patient throughput, or production yield, so hiring managers recognize relevant experience immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists unit lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing. Applying early gives you an advantage before a posting fills or gets pulled.
Filter by shift type before you apply
Many unit lead postings specify day, swing, or overnight shifts, and those details rarely change after hire. Confirm the shift schedule in the listing before applying so you are not filtering yourself out in the final interview stage after investing significant time.
Prepare a conflict resolution example in advance
Interviewers for unit lead positions almost always ask how you have handled underperformance or team conflict. Prepare a specific example using the situation, your action, and the outcome. Vague answers about teamwork lose points against candidates who bring a concrete story.
Negotiate schedule flexibility, not just pay
Unit lead offers often have narrow base-pay bands tied to pay grades. Shift differentials, overtime eligibility, and schedule rotation policies can meaningfully affect your take-home. Ask about those specifics during the offer conversation, since they are frequently negotiable when base compensation is not.
Unit Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most unit leads?
The most active employers for unit leads right now are CesiumAstro, OhioHealth, and Boeing, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in fulfillment, healthcare operations, and manufacturing.
How many unit lead jobs are remote?
About 33% of unit lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most unit lead roles require on-site presence to supervise teams and manage floor operations. Remote or hybrid arrangements are most common in administrative unit lead roles, project coordination, and certain healthcare quality functions.
How do you become a unit lead?
Start by building hands-on experience as an individual contributor in your target industry, then take on informal leadership tasks like training new hires or running daily huddles. Demonstrate you can hit performance targets consistently. When an opening appears internally, make your interest known early and document the results you drove as a contributor to support your case.
Can I get hired as a unit lead with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited formal supervisory experience if they show strong operational knowledge and clear leadership potential. Focus your application on situations where you informally led others, coordinated workflow, or resolved problems without being asked. Smaller companies and high-growth operations are more willing to develop first-time leads than large, structured organizations.
What does the unit lead interview process look like?
Most unit lead interview processes include an initial phone screen with HR, followed by one or two on-site or video interviews with the operations manager and sometimes a department director. Expect situational questions about handling underperformance, meeting production targets, and managing conflict. Some employers add a brief facility or department walkthrough to gauge your familiarity with the operational environment.
Where can I find and apply to unit lead jobs?
You can find and apply to unit lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. New postings are added regularly, so checking back frequently helps you catch openings before they close.
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