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Defense jobs in Alabama
151 open Defense roles in Alabama across 4 companies. Every listing links straight to the employer's careers site.
151 open roles4 companies12 with pay posted
Who is hiring
Recently posted Defense roles in Alabama
Mechanical Engineer II$74k to $126k
AeroVironment · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Nov 6, 2026
Senior Program Manager, Production & Manufacturing — NGCM$128k to $218k
AeroVironment · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Nov 5, 2026
Product Support Manager
Hanwha Defense USA · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Nov 4, 2026
Aerospace Engineer II$74k to $126k
AeroVironment · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Nov 4, 2026
Titan Field Service Engineer Manager - Integration & Training Specialist$106k to $181k
AeroVironment · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Nov 3, 2026
Material Handler 2/3
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Madison · Defense · posted Nov 3, 2026
Manager Business Management 1
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Nov 3, 2026
Lathe Machinist
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Cullman, AL · Defense · posted Nov 3, 2026
Advanced Machinist (Diamond Turn)
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Cullman, AL · Defense · posted Nov 3, 2026
Sr Principal Program Cost Schedule and Control Analyst (level 4)
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Nov 2, 2026
Sentinel Specialty Systems Engineering SSE Supplier Validation Section Manager 2 - 13064-2
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Nov 2, 2026
Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - 19600
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Nov 2, 2026
2027 Associate Structural Engineer / Structural Engineer - Huntsville AL
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Nov 2, 2026
Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis - 20144
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Nov 1, 2026
Software/ Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 30, 2026
Property and Asset Management Analyst Level 3 and 4
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 30, 2026
Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 30, 2026
Principal / Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Administrator
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 30, 2026
Information Systems Security Officer$134k to $204k
AeroVironment · Arsenal Alabama · Defense · posted Oct 30, 2026
Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer (Secret Clearance) -18304
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Sr Principal Engineer Systems - AHT
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Sr Principal Engineer Mechanical - Space AHT
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Software Lead (Fire Control)
Hanwha Defense USA · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Software Engineer, Ground Combat Weapon Sys
Hanwha Defense USA · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 - Space AHT
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Software Engineer$74k to $114k
AeroVironment · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal TEMPEST System Engineer - 17920
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Ground Combat Vehicle Systems Engineer
Hanwha Defense USA · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Engineer Electrical - Level 3 or 4 - Space AHT
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Combat Vehicle Shop Technician
Hanwha Defense USA · Opelika, AL · Defense · posted Oct 29, 2026
Senior Program Director, Next Generation C-UAS Missile (NGCM)$178k to $285k
AeroVironment · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Oct 28, 2026
Reliability Engineer 3/4
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 27, 2026
Principal Material Process Engineer - 17401*
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 27, 2026
Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 27, 2026
Sr Principal Engineer Systems (26-465)
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 26, 2026
Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer- Futures
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 26, 2026
Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer- Force Ops
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 26, 2026
Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer Engagement Ops
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 26, 2026
Principal/Sr Principal Infrastructure Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 26, 2026
Program Planning and Scheduling Analyst - Level 2 or 3
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 22, 2026
Field Service Engineer Air Defense secret clearance
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 22, 2026
Advanced Manufacturing Operations Specialist / Process Planner
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Cullman, AL · Defense · posted Oct 22, 2026
Technical Publications Lead
Hanwha Defense USA · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Oct 21, 2026
Systems Engineer (Obsolescence) -- IBCS Poland (NAREW)
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 21, 2026
Senior Advanced Machinist
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Cullman, AL · Defense · posted Oct 21, 2026
Principal Energetics Engineer$134k to $204k
AeroVironment · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Oct 21, 2026
Systems Engineering Manager 2
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 20, 2026
Systems Engineer Integration Lead - Level 5
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 20, 2026
Principal Engineer Network - AHT (SW Integration) - Poland (NAREW)
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 20, 2026
Aeromechanical Engineer II$74k to $114k
AeroVironment · Huntsville, AL · Defense · posted Oct 20, 2026
Software Engineer/ Software Architect - Level 4
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 19, 2026
Principal Engineer Network - AHT (Network Integration) - Poland (NAREW)
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 19, 2026
Sr Principal Engineer Software – SW Architect (26-461) Space AHT
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 16, 2026
Software Configuration Analyst - Level 3 or 4
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 16, 2026
Shipboard Connector/Cable Technician (Fiber Optic & Copper)
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Mobile, AL · Defense · posted Oct 16, 2026
Expeditor / Manufacturing Planning Specialist
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Cullman, AL · Defense · posted Oct 16, 2026
Staff Logistics Management Analyst
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 15, 2026
Manager Programs 2
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 15, 2026
26-025 Advanced Software Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems · Huntsville, AL; Colorado Springs, CO · Defense · posted Oct 15, 2026
Software/ Principal Software Configuration Analyst
Northrop Grumman · United States-Alabama-Huntsville · Defense · posted Oct 14, 2026
Questions about these jobs
How many Defense jobs are open in Alabama?
151 open roles at 4 companies as of Nov 7, 2026, refreshed every morning.
Which companies are hiring in Alabama?
The largest employers on the board in Alabama right now are Northrop Grumman, AeroVironment and General Dynamics Mission Systems.
Are there remote roles?
None of the 151 roles in Alabama are listed as remote right now; the remote hub lists every remote mobility role.
How do I apply?
Every listing links straight to the posting on the company's own careers site. No signup, no middleman.