Overview 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. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. 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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visitperaton.comto learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure. Responsibilities The Project Management Office for Aircraft Survivability Equipment (PMO ASE) is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Data and Analytics Engineer.  This position is and on-site role located in Huntsville, ALThis 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.Key ResponsibilitiesData Analysis & Modeling: 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).Physics & Optics Application: 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.Test & Evaluation Support: Travel to support developmental and operational testing. Ensure data collection methodologies are sound and that data pipelines from test events are established and maintained.Algorithm Evaluation: Analyze and validate threat detection algorithms, tracking software, and countermeasure dispensing logic using historical and newly collected test data.Reporting & Visualization: Develop data visualization dashboards and comprehensive technical reports to communicate system performance, anomalies, and risk assessments to PM ASE leadership and stakeholders.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with systems engineers, flight test crews, software developers, and industry partners to translate data insights into actionable system improvements. Qualifications What you'll need:Education: 2 years with BS/BA degreeClearance:  US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearanceExperience 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