Data Analytics Engineer

Peraton•Huntsville, AL

1d•$80,000 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Management Office for Aircraft Survivability Equipment (PMO ASE) is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Data and Analytics Engineer. This position is an on-site role located in Huntsville, AL. This role is critical to the development, testing, and fielding of advanced survivability systems that protect Army aviators and rotary-wing aircraft from emerging global threats.

Requirements

2 years with 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

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.