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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for human systems engineering in Alabama is $128,770.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $103,300.00 and $156,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A human systems engineering degree prepares individuals for roles that involve designing, analyzing, and improving complex systems involving human interaction, such as user experience, safety, and ergonomics. Graduates can work as human factors specialists, systems engineers, usability analysts, or in roles related to safety and performance optimization across industries like aerospace, healthcare, and technology. Strong skills in research, data analysis, and familiarity with tools like simulation software are often essential.

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To thrive as a Human Systems Engineer, you need a solid understanding of human factors, systems engineering principles, ergonomics, and usually a degree in engineering, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools, usability testing software, and certifications like Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) or INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional are valuable. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills help navigate complex, interdisciplinary projects. These competencies enable successful design and integration of human-centered solutions that optimize system performance and user experience.

What are the typical challenges human systems engineers face when working on multidisciplinary teams?

Human Systems Engineers often collaborate with professionals from engineering, design, psychology, and management, which can present challenges in aligning goals, terminology, and priorities. Bridging the gap between user needs and technical constraints requires strong communication and negotiation skills. Successfully advocating for human-centered design decisions sometimes involves balancing project timelines and stakeholder expectations. However, this collaboration is rewarding, as it leads to innovative, effective solutions and provides valuable opportunities to learn from a diverse group of experts.

What is a human systems engineering?

A Human Systems Engineering job focuses on optimizing the interaction between people and complex systems to improve performance, safety, and user experience. Professionals in this field apply principles from psychology, engineering, and design to create user-friendly interfaces, enhance decision-making, and reduce human error. They work in industries such as aerospace, healthcare, defense, and technology, ensuring that systems align with human capabilities and limitations.

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Infographic showing various Human Systems Engineering job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,770 per year, or $61.9 per hour.

Sentinel Specialty Systems Engineering HSI UX Section Manager 2- 18042

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

87th of 536 rated manufacturers


Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Specialty Systems Engineering Manager 2 overseeing User Experience on the Sentinel Human Systems Integration (HSI) Specialty Engineering team. This position will be located in Huntsville, AL. This role may offer a competitive relocation package.


What You'll Get To Do:

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of user-centered design activities across the Sentinel program.

Closely coordinate and collaborate with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), USAF, executive leadership, Office of Chief Engineers (OCE), suppliers and IWO partners to ensure that human performance, usability, and safety are integrated early and continuously throughout the system life-cycle.

Establish key initiatives in support of the organization's strategic and tactical plans.

Collaborate with peers and other leaders for resource planning and staffing activities.

Coach, support, train, and motivate team members to ensure a high level of performance.

Support staffing activities including the creation of requisitions, conducting interviews, and approving offers.

Provide subordinates with career development recommendations, mentoring, and performance counseling.

Foster a working environment which reinforces and drives accountability to fundamental Northrop Grumman Values focused on integrity, quality, shared success, and innovation.

Establish personal, program, and functional goals as well as conduct performance evaluations and merit adjustments for subordinates.

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a master's degree with 6 years of related experience.

Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

1+ year of Experience managing to cost and schedule as a Control Account Manager (CAM)/Work Package Lead (WPL) or equivalent.

1+ year of Program and/or Project management experience, managing multidisciplinary teams through complex engineering problems.

1+ year of Experience working on Command and Control systems or Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) programs.

1+ year of Experience with Human Factors in a defense contracting environment

1+ year of DoD UI/UX Design Experience, or Software UI Experience

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

Special Program Access.

Master's Degree in STEM.

NG CAM/EV Certification.

Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance.

Large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production.

Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems of systems.

Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.

Experience with Axure wireframing/prototyping software

Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Prior experience leading 10+ person teams

Previous experience managing employee performance and professional development

1+ year of Experience with visual design of computer user interfaces

Experience working on MMIII or Sentinel ICBM systems.

Primary Level Salary Range: $153,800.00 - $230,800.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop Grumman

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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939