Data Analytics Engineer

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face.

About the role

This position is an on-site role located in Huntsville, AL and is critical to the development, testing, and fielding of advanced survivability systems that protect Army aviators and rotary-wing aircraft from emerging global threats.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigorous statistical data analysis on complex datasets derived from lab, flight, and field testing of ASE systems (e.g., missile warning systems, laser detection systems, and infrared countermeasures).
• Apply principles of physics and optics to evaluate the performance of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, laser warning receivers, and directed energy countermeasures against simulated and live threats.
• Travel to support developmental and operational testing. Ensure data collection methodologies are sound and that data pipelines from test events are established and maintained.
• Analyze and validate threat detection algorithms, tracking software, and countermeasure dispensing logic using historical and newly collected test data.
• Develop data visualization dashboards and comprehensive technical reports to communicate system performance, anomalies, and risk assessments to PM ASE leadership and stakeholders.
• Work closely with systems engineers, flight test crews, software developers, and industry partners to translate data insights into actionable system improvements.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience with a BS/BA degree.
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with data analysis and scientific computing tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, R, or similar) to process large datasets, perform statistical modeling, and generate data visualizations.
• Must be local to the Huntsville, AL area to be considered.

Pay

Target salary range: $80,000 - $128,000. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and health savings account.
• Short/long term disability and EAP.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and company paid holidays.

A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.