Huntsville, AL jobs, layoffs and employers
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- Requirements Integration ManagerScientific Research
- Sr Software EngineerScientific Research
- HR Business PartnerScientific Research
- Senior Requirements and Verification EngineerSikorsky Aircraft
- Senior Manager, Program ManagementL3HARRIS Technologies Integrated Systems L.P.
- Business Insurance Sr. Client ManagerMarsh & Mclennan Companies
- Principal Software Engineer-TLScientific Research
- Sr Citrix EngineerScientific Research
- Senior RF EngineerScientific Research
- BIM/CAD ManagerDewberry
Employers hiring most in Huntsville
- Leidos143 open roles
- L3HARRIS Technologies77 open roles
- Northrop Grumman58 open roles
- Harris Health Strategic Fund49 open roles
- RTX37 open roles
- Trinzic36 open roles
- Anduril Industries33 open roles
- Modern Technology Solutions25 open roles
- AeroVironment24 open roles
- KBR24 open roles
Huntsville layoffs
1
Layoff notices, last 12 months
55
workers named
A floor: states may leave out counts
1
employer
| Notice date | Employer | City or county | Workers | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diatherix Laboratories LLCTakes effect Oct 31, 2026 | Huntsville | 55 | Closure | State record |
Colleges in Huntsville
| College | Type | Students |
|---|---|---|
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | Public 4-year | 5,000–9,999 |
| Oakwood University | Private non-profit 4-year | 1,000–4,999 |
| Huntsville Bible College | Private non-profit 4-year | Under 1,000 |
Conferences in Huntsville
Industry conferences and trade shows held in Huntsville. 2 with dates announced.
- SMD Symposium
Aug 10 to Aug 12, 2027 · Huntsville, AL
Paid ticket. Price on attendee page.
- National Cyber Summit
Sep 21 to Sep 23, 2027 · Huntsville, AL
Paid ticket. Registration cost not on page.
Open call for speakers
Where Huntsville ranks
Where Huntsville placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for aerospace and defense jobs555 openings · of 67
- #2Best cities for pay after cost of living in the Southeast$164k · of 33
- #2Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Southeast701 openings · of 65
- #3Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Southeast74 / 100 · of 33
- #6Best cities for aerospace and defense pay after cost of living$151k · of 19
- #12Best all-round cities for AI careers in the Southeast61 / 100 · of 33
Madison County outlook: Steady
Built from public Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census figures. It describes the area, not any one employer in it.
- Private-sector jobs up 7.8% from 2022 to 2025
- Population up 11.0% from 2020 to 2025
- Unemployment 3.2%, up 0.7 points from a year ago
- Sectors adding the most jobs: hotels & food (+3,557 jobs), professional & technical (+2,685 jobs)
Local job-market news
Recent headlines about layoffs, AI and jobs in Huntsville. Each link goes to the publisher.
- Brick manufacturer closing Alabama facility, laying off 50 workersal.com on MSN · Oct 28, 2026
Learn and get funded in Huntsville
- Which AI skills each kind of job asks for, with the pay premium.
- Your local workforce board and American Job Centers: training vouchers and re-employment help.
- Grants and funding for job seekers, ranked for your state and situation.
- Unemployment benefits by state, if you are between jobs.
Workforce development and job centers
The public workforce board and American Job Centers serving Huntsville. They offer free help with job search, training and filing for benefits.
Laid off in Alabama? How to file for unemployment in Alabama (steps, weekly amount and the appeal deadline).
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Alabama Career Center - Huntsville
Huntsville · Comprehensive · 256-851-0537
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Madison County economy
3.2%
unemployment, Sep 2026
2.5% the month before
227,978
in the labor force
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
397,135
people in Madison County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
$83,528
median household income
Source: Census ACS
51%
of workers in white-collar occupations
Management, business, financial and professional; Census ACS
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