Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $65,000 to $85,000 a year, a midpoint of $75,000.
The midpoint is higher than 8 percent of engineering (not software) postings in Alabama that list pay.
How long it has been open
Posted Oct 21, 2026, 3 days ago, and seen on Sigma Defense's careers page today.
At 3 days old, it is under the 17-day median.
Sigma Defense at a glance
Sigma Defense has 49 open postings that we can see, 3 in engineering (not software); 92 percent list pay.
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Seniority
The posting mentions 2+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site in Alabama; prices in AL run 11 percent below the US average.
The engineering (not software) market in Alabama
46 engineering (not software) postings in Alabama are open right now, from 21 employers.
Half of them have been open 17 days or less.
From Sigma Defense's posting
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Sigma Defense is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience with software defined radios.
- Experience in programming SDRs using GNURadio and Python.
- Intellectually agile and willing to learn new skills.
- Experience with SDRs, their programming and their use is a must.
- SDR experience can include hobbyist level SDRs to full high fidelity systems.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Candidate Differentiators
- Effective technical skills (including experience in modulation techniques, circuits design and analysis).
- The ability to work under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in Team Environment.
Personnel Clearance Level
- Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Top Secret security clearance.
- Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Electrical Engineering or related field of study.
Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive)
- Assist in the development of new RF technology/systems and provide existing product sustenance of MIL-SPEC compliant prototypes.
- Interact with customers and other engineers to develop designs for prototypes.
- Assist in developing modulation schemes based on customer input and test data.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 annually. Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
- 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 12 (Floating) Holidays
- Educational Assistance
- Highly Competitive Salary