Principal Data Analytics Engineer
About The Position
We are pleased to announce the opening for a Senior Principal Data Analytics Engineer who will join our Engineering Services Division in Huntsville, AL and become part of our rapidly growing technology company operating in missile defense, cybersecurity, test range modernization, biotechnology, and space control marketspaces. You will be part of a Missile Defense Agency team known for the rapid advancement of new technologies and capabilities to maintain our nation's warfighting edge in the field. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent engineer to serve as a program scheduler and data visualization expert, developing advanced analytical tools and robust management dashboards for multiple, simultaneous complex programs. This position requires a proactive, self‑directed professional who excels at taking high‑level objectives and independently producing fully developed, technically sound tools and solutions.
Requirements
- US Citizenship
- Master’s degree in a STEM field and 12+ years of engineering experience
- Alternatively: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 20+ years of experience may be considered
- Ability to develop analytical and visualization tools
- Ability to work proactively and independently with minimal supervision
- Active security clearance at the required level (e.g., TS/SCI) or ability to obtain this clearance
- Experience with Palantir’s AI-based software development environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting database administration
- Strong ability to synthesize technical data into executive‑level products
- Familiarity with missile defense or other complex DoD program environments
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior technical authority responsible for analytical tool development to enable enterprise data visualization efforts.
- Leverage the MDA instantiation of Palantir's "Foundry" software to develop sophisticated analytical tools and interactive dashboards, converting complex datasets into clear, actionable executive‑level visual products.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable scheduling and analytical tools enabling continuous tracking and optimization.
- Provide periodic database management support and assist with SharePoint site administration.
- Operate independently—translating abstract, high‑level objectives into complete, functioning tools without step‑by‑step guidance.
Benefits
- Competitive Wages
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance
- Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting
- Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance
- Discretionary performance-based bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
