Data Engineer - Analytics Platforms

Peraton Labs is seeking a Data Engineer to support development of the Digital Command Center and related data-driven capabilities for the FAA BNATCS program. This onsite role in Herndon, VA focuses on building reliable data pipelines, transformations, integrations, and production components that power analytics, visualization, and evolving agentic AI workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, transformations, integrations, and supporting application logic for the Digital Command Center
• Build data-driven components for dashboards, analytics products, visualization layers, and internal decision-support capabilities
• Write production-quality code to ingest, process, transform, and expose data for downstream use
• Partner with data, systems, operations, and visualization stakeholders to turn requirements into usable technical solutions
• Integrate structured and semi-structured data sources across evolving program needs
• Develop and refine backend logic, APIs, scripts, or services enabling analytics and user-facing data products
• Help operationalize data flows and application functionality for internal Agentic AI tools and workflows
• Deliver practical, maintainable technical solutions rather than one-off analysis artifacts
• Identify performance issues, data quality problems, integration gaps, and technical constraints affecting delivery
• Work with architects, data leads, and software teams to ensure solutions are scalable, supportable, and aligned to broader platform goals
• Support rapid iteration in a dynamic environment where use cases and requirements continue to evolve

Requirements

• Minimum of a BS degree with 5+ years of experience, MS degree with 3+ years, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field
• Strong hands-on development experience with Python
• Strong experience with SQL and working with relational and/or analytical data stores
• Experience building data pipelines, transformation workflows, backend data services, or data-driven applications
• Experience with Agentic AI systems, autonomous workflows, MCP and system tools, LLM-enabled applications, or intelligent orchestration environments
• Demonstrated ability to write code and develop solutions in a production, prototype, or mission-support environment
• Experience integrating multiple data sources for downstream analytics, dashboards, or application use
• Experience with cloud environments, containerization, and deployment tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
• Ability to work at the intersection of technical implementation and business or mission needs
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain FAA Public Trust suitability

Technologies

Python, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, MCP, LLM-enabled applications, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, APIs, microservices

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Health savings account
• Short/long term disability
• EAP
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
• Company paid holidays

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Experience building or supporting applications that use LLMs at the API level
• Experience with additional languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, or similar
• Experience with APIs, microservices, or backend service development
• Experience with databases, data warehouses, or analytics platforms such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar technologies
• Experience supporting dashboards, analytics platforms, digital command environments, or decision-support tools
• Familiarity with FAA dashboard development, aviation operations, transportation systems, or other complex mission environments
• Experience in prototype development, applied R&D, or fast-moving technical programs

Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000 per year.

Peraton provides eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. The application period is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date.

By applying, you express interest in the role and the Company. During review, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and in a process to verify your identity.

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