As generative AI continues to shake up business strategies, companies need to rethink how they approach hiring, training, and upskilling. The real question isn’t whether AI will replace jobs but how it will reshape the skills needed to get things done. Shifting to a skills-based hiring model is going to be key in keeping up with these tech-driven changes. According to Deloitte’s AI and the Future of Work report, categorizing jobs based on how AI might impact them—whether automating routine tasks or supporting complex roles—will help businesses stay competitive. Embracing this shift is essential for thriving in an AI-powered world, ensuring that both technology and human expertise are aligned for success.
Layoffs: NOrthrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman announces plans to lay off 550 full-time employees at its space business facilities in Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach, CA, as part of an ongoing series of workforce adjustments. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) on August 12, signaling these potential layoffs to state and local agencies. This follows an earlier round of workforce redeployment affecting 600 employees. While the company has reported growth in its space business, particularly in military programs, the layoffs may be linked to recent program cancellations. Northrop Grumman is working to reassign affected employees to other roles within the company.
Hiring: Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is doubling down on its commitment to Alabama, further cementing the state’s reputation as a hub for aerospace and defense innovation. The recent opening of an impressive $18 million engineering facility in Huntsville is just the tip of the iceberg. This new space, designed to support 500 employees, will play a crucial role in advancing national security capabilities, particularly in North Alabama. But the story doesn’t end there. With over 1,000 positions currently open on ClearanceJobs, Lockheed Martin is actively seeking talent across the U.S., offering roles that range from Secret to Top Secret/SCI clearance levels.
Alabama’s deep-rooted history in aerospace makes it a natural fit for Lockheed Martin’s expansion. The company now boasts 30 work sites across the state, employing more than 3,300 people—a testament to the region’s strategic importance in the defense sector. For those in Alabama looking to make their mark in a high-tech field with national impact, Lockheed Martin is rolling out the welcome mat, offering opportunities that are as challenging as they are rewarding. The state’s aerospace sector is not just growing; it’s thriving, and Lockheed Martin’s latest moves are a clear indication of that momentum.
Cleared Employer at Work: ClearanceJobs
ClearanceJobs is the largest career network for professionals with federal government security clearance. Find defense and intelligence jobs requiring security clearance. Put your security clearance to work, join today.
SPONSORED CONTENT: This content is written on or behalf of our Sponsor.
Opportunity to Watch
Defense startup Anduril Industries is making waves in the military-tech sector, securing a massive $1.5 billion in a Series F funding round to scale up its autonomous weapon systems manufacturing. With this new influx of capital, Anduril plans to build a sprawling 5-million-square-foot facility, aptly named Arsenal-1, in the U.S. The company’s aggressive expansion includes hiring, upgrading tooling, and enhancing its supply chain to support its ambitious goals.
