Remote Operational Technology Engineer Jobs in Huntsville, AL

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. | Huntsville, AL • Indianapolis Metro • Clarksville/Fort Campbell Area • Remote Support Opportunities

Travel: Travel requirements vary based on assignment. Some opportunities may require travel to customer sites, operational test events, demonstrations, conferences, or field activities supporting government customers.

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. (BrS) provides engineering, operational, and technical services supporting the Department of War, Intelligence Community, and commercial customers. Our teams support test and evaluation, experimentation, systems integration, operational planning, engineering, knowledge management, technical documentation, and technology transition across a broad range of national security programs.

As a Veteran-Owned Small Business, we combine operational experience with technical expertise to help government customers evaluate emerging technologies, solve complex mission challenges, and transition new capabilities into operational use.

Transitioning from military service is about more than finding a job. It's about finding meaningful work where your leadership, operational experience, adaptability, and mission focus continue to make an impact.

Blackrock Strategy is seeking motivated Department of War SkillBridge participants to support mission-focused initiatives across engineering, operational analysis, knowledge management, technical documentation, business operations, and emerging technologies.

Working alongside engineers, military professionals, program managers, and operational personnel, participants will contribute to real-world projects that support government customers while gaining practical experience aligned with their military backgrounds, professional interests, and transition goals.

Assignments are tailored to participant experience, company priorities, and customer requirements, providing exposure to defense operations, technology development, operational planning, engineering support, and business operations within a growing defense contractor.

SkillBridge participants are embedded within Blackrock Strategy's operational and technical teams based on their military background, experience, career interests, company priorities, and customer requirements.

Depending on assignment, participants may support:

• Engineering
• Maritime Operations
• UAS Operations
• Business Operations
• Human Resources
• Recruiting
• Program Management
• Logistics
• Technical Writing
• Knowledge Management
• Cybersecurity
• Operational Analysis
• Other mission-focused functions supporting Department of War customers

Participants work alongside experienced engineers, operators, program managers, and business professionals while receiving mentorship and exposure to real-world defense programs. Throughout the internship, participants collaborate across cross-functional teams, gaining insight into how operational, engineering, and business organizations work together to deliver capabilities supporting national security missions.

Assignments may evolve throughout the program as business priorities, customer requirements, and participant strengths develop, providing broad exposure to the defense industry and multiple mission-support disciplines.

• Support operational analysis, research, and mission support activities.
• Assist with engineering support, technology assessments, data collection, and analytical efforts.
• Prepare reports, briefings, technical documentation, operational summaries, and presentations.
• Support knowledge management, documentation control, and information organization activities.
• Assist with operational planning, coordination, and project execution.
• Support engineering, operational, administrative, and program management teams.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives supporting operational efficiency.
• Contribute to defense modernization, experimentation, and emerging technology initiatives.
• Coordinate with government, military, industry, and internal stakeholders as required.
• Perform other duties supporting customer and organizational objectives as assigned.

• Internship conducted under the Department of War SkillBridge Program.
• Participation requires command approval and compliance with Department of War SkillBridge eligibility requirements.
• Assignments are based on military background, operational experience, business priorities, and customer needs.
• Opportunities may support engineering, operations, logistics, program management, business operations, recruiting, technical writing, cybersecurity, UAS, maritime operations, or other defense-focused functions.
• Remote or hybrid assignments may be available depending on customer requirements and position alignment.
• Successful participants may be considered for full-time employment based on performance, business needs, and available positions.

• Contributions support meaningful operational, analytical, technical, and business initiatives.
• Work products are accurate, organized, professional, and actionable.
• Analytical thinking effectively connects operational context with mission objectives.
• Participants demonstrate initiative, adaptability, accountability, and professionalism.
• Communication remains effective across engineering, operational, business, and program teams.
• Participants continuously develop technical, operational, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Assignments are completed with attention to detail while supporting customer mission success.

Candidates must possess:

• Active-duty military status with eligibility for Department of War SkillBridge participation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong attention to detail and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or comparable business software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A desire to learn, adapt, and contribute within a mission-focused defense environment.

• Experience supporting military operations or Joint planning activities.
• Experience working within operational, analytical, technical, engineering, or mission-support environments.
• Familiarity with operational analysis, knowledge management, engineering support, technology assessment, technical documentation, or project coordination.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated interest in emerging technologies, innovation, defense modernization, or national security missions.
• Military backgrounds in operations, intelligence, logistics, communications, engineering, aviation, UAS, cybersecurity, program management, maintenance, technical writing, or mission planning are highly valued.

• Collaborative, mission-focused defense contractor supporting national security programs.
• Cross-functional work with engineering, operational, and business teams.
• Exposure to government customers, military personnel, and industry partners.
• Dynamic assignments that evolve based on operational priorities and customer requirements.
• Opportunities to contribute to real-world programs supporting defense modernization and emerging technologies.

Participants will have opportunities to:

• Gain hands-on experience supporting real defense programs.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, operators, business professionals, and military veterans.
• Develop technical, analytical, operational, leadership, and business skills.
• Build professional relationships across multiple defense disciplines.
• Receive mentorship supporting successful transition into the civilian workforce.
• Explore potential long-term career opportunities within Blackrock Strategy based on performance and business needs.

This opportunity is an unpaid Department of War SkillBridge internship conducted in accordance with SkillBridge program guidelines. Participants remain on active duty and continue to receive military pay and benefits through their respective branches of service throughout program participation.

Blackrock Strategy, Inc. is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. We recruit, hire, and advance qualified individuals based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also take affirmative action to employ and advance veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Human Resources department.