Top Senior Level Jobs in Huntsville, AL

Manage configuration and data management plans for software-heavy aerospace and defense programs. Coordinate configuration control, audits, engineering review boards, contractual data deliverables, technical editing, proprietary markings, SharePoint permissions, and customer submittals. Translate contractual requirements into program activities while supporting integrated product teams and collaborating with software configuration and DevOps analysts. The role requires an active Secret clearance and hybrid in-person and closed-area work.

Leads program cost-control activities for the Spain Patriot contract, including Estimate at Complete, Earned Value, Budget Change Requests, baseline activities, variance analysis, billing, and financial reporting. Prepares and presents financial data for management reviews, supports FP&A and offset projects, mentors analysts, maintains control systems, and provides business insights across cross-functional teams.

Leads multiple military electronics repair and production programs from planning through completion. Manages schedules, budgets, vendors, resources, quality, regulatory compliance, risks, KPIs, documentation, and stakeholder communications. Coordinates cross-functional teams, supports customer satisfaction, drives continuous improvement, and mentors team members. The role is contingent upon contract award, requires onsite work in Huntsville, Alabama, and includes approximately 10% domestic and international travel.

Leads research, design, development, testing, and deployment of AI/ML prototypes for space and missile defense. Interfaces with customers and stakeholders, translates mission requirements into technical solutions, mentors junior engineers, tracks milestones and budgets, supports proposals, and contributes to technical thought leadership. Requires model validation and deployment experience, algorithm development skills, strong mathematical knowledge, and eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Supports defense programs through budgeting, forecasting, EACs, FP&A, financial reporting, variance analysis, cash flow monitoring, invoice and collections management, and subcontractor cost analysis. Partners with program managers to identify financial risks and opportunities, improve program performance, manage contract financials, and support AOPs, QFSRs, business reviews, and pricing for on-contract growth.

Supports the Missile Defense Agency’s Modeling and Simulation Office through requirements analysis, systems and mission analysis, architecture development, technical documentation, engineering reviews, and digital engineering initiatives. The role coordinates agency-wide M&S standards, roadmaps, integration, and transformation efforts while facilitating technical teams and stakeholder engagements. It requires extensive systems/software engineering experience, defense modeling and simulation knowledge, and an active Secret clearance.

Develop and maintain MATLAB, Python, and C++ tools for missile defense modeling, simulation, and interceptor performance analysis. Evaluate GBI and NGI systems across engagement scenarios, conduct time-sensitive battlespace assessments, interpret simulation results, and provide engineering recommendations. Support analytical methodology development, technical briefings, and collaboration with engineering teams, program leadership, and government stakeholders.

Develops and runs trajectory simulations and 3-DOF/6-DOF vehicle models for missiles, spacecraft, hypersonic vehicles, and aerospace systems. Models vehicle dynamics, propulsion, aerodynamics, navigation, guidance, and control behavior; validates performance; conducts trade studies; optimizes simulation integration; collaborates on simulation tools; and documents technical analyses. The role requires extensive aerospace modeling experience and an active Secret or higher clearance.

Leads Integrated Product Support planning, lifecycle sustainment strategy, logistics execution, and fielding support for an Army ground vehicle program. Coordinates engineering, logistics, technical publications, provisioning, supply chain, and test teams. Develops support plans, logistics data products, maintenance concepts, sustainment metrics, and Army review documentation while managing risks and ensuring compliance with military and industry sustainment standards.

Lead complex steel fabrication projects from contract award through delivery. Manage schedules, budgets, costs, change orders, risks, quality, documentation, and customer communication while coordinating Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Planning, Shipping, and Quality teams. The role manages multiple projects in a manufacturing environment, protects project margins, ensures contractual compliance, and supports customer relationships. Hybrid work in Fayetteville, Tennessee, with up to 15% travel in the United States and Canada.