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Starfish

Junior Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

As a Junior Test Engineer at Torch Technologies, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working in laboratories at Redstone Arsenal. Your mission will be to develop LabVIEW hardware interfacing ...

LaBella Associates

Junior Civil Engineer

Daphne, AL · On-site

The Junior Civil Engineer will work closely with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Daphne, AL office. The projects are ...

LaBella Associates

Junior Civil Engineer

Daphne, AL · On-site

The Junior Civil Engineer will work closely with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Daphne, AL office. The projects are ...

LaBella Associates

Junior Civil Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

The Junior Civil Engineer will work closely with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Birmingham, AL office. The projects are ...

LaBella Associates

Junior Civil Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

The Junior Civil Engineer will work closely with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Birmingham, AL office. The projects are ...

LaBella Associates

Junior Civil Engineer

Daphne, AL · On-site

The Junior Civil Engineer will work closely with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Daphne, AL office. The projects are ...

LaBella Associates

Junior Civil Engineer

Birmingham, AL · On-site

The Junior Civil Engineer will work closely with other engineers and CAD technicians on various civil, solid waste, and environmental related projects in our Birmingham, AL office. The projects are ...

Starfish

Junior Radar Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Torch Technologies is currently seeking a Junior Radar Engineer to support the Tactical Missile Systems team on Redstone Arsenal. This position offers a unique mentorship opportunity to work ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior engineer in Alabama is $65,078.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Junior Engineer, you need a solid grasp of engineering principles, relevant technical coursework or a degree, and foundational problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB, and sometimes entry-level certifications, is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and eagerness to learn help junior engineers collaborate effectively and adapt to new challenges. These skills and qualities are crucial for contributing to team projects, learning quickly on the job, and developing into a successful engineer.

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A junior engineer is an entry-level engineering professional who reports to and learns from a senior engineer. You can find junior engineering jobs in every subset of the engineering field: industrial engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, materials engineering, and computer engineering. As a junior engineer, your job duties include testing project components, identifying problems and discovering solutions, working on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings, and collaborating with teams of other engineers.

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Junior Engineers often encounter challenges such as adjusting to unfamiliar engineering tools, understanding existing codebases, and communicating effectively with senior team members. To overcome these, it's helpful to actively seek feedback, ask clarifying questions, and participate in code reviews or team meetings. Building relationships with mentors and collaborating closely with peers can accelerate learning and make the transition smoother. Over time, consistent effort and openness to learning help Junior Engineers become valuable contributors to their teams.
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Junior Engineer #4169165

A-P-T Research

Huntsville, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Position Description Summary

APT Research is looking for a Junior Engineer to support an upcoming missiles contract in Huntsville, AL

APT is an employee-owned engineering services company specializing in conducting safety analyses for the U.S. Government. APT offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities that match your professional development interest, and excellent benefits including being voted as the best place for working parents. Our employees are owners, each share in the commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative Analysis, Planning, & Test Solutions and services that exceed expectations, build employee pride of ownership, and optimize shareholder value.

Required Minimum Education/Experience:

  • Candidate must possess a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or equivalent technical degree.
  • Critically Important: Energy, attitude, and proactive spirit are a must!
  • Critically Important: Ability to remain perpetually curious!
  • Must be able to work in an inclusive and communicative team environment (within both large and small teams), both internal employee's and with customers present.
  • Possess an interpersonal style that enhances productivity, promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation, and maintains effective working relationships with other organizations and customers.
  • Ability to use effective communication and facilitation skills to gain support, influence thinking, and/or resolve concerns and conflicts.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate well with different levels of management, including presentation skills.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment and deliver high-quality products on schedule.

Preferred Experience:

  • System Safety experience in the aerospace industry, system safety experience for a government contractor or commercial space program.
  • Fault Tree Analysis experience.

Security Clearance Requirement: (applicants selected for positions requiring a Security Clearance will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information):

  • An active Secret clearance (or higher), or the ability to get and maintain a Secret clearance is required.

Essential Job Functions

Work Environment:

  • Office environment
  • Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate, and timely communication, both verbally and written
  • Ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management, and customers
  • Requires ability to travel domestically (within the U.S.) <15%

Physical Requirements:

  • Requires sitting for extended periods of time at a workstation / desk
  • Ability to lift >15 lbs.

Other Essential Functions:

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make rational decisions, and to exercise good judgement
  • Work attire must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk / hazard to the employee or others

*This Position is Contingent upon Contract Award*

EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

APT Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, hr@apt-research.com and/or phone number (256.327.3373) to contact us about your interest in employment with APT Research, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. APT Research, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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