Database Engineer - Analytics Platforms

Role Overview

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 role is best suited for a hands-on builder who can develop data pipelines, transformation logic, integrations, and data-backed application components that support analytics, visualization, and evolving agentic AI workflows.

What You Will Do

Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, transformations, integrations, and supporting application logic for the Digital Command Center. Build data-driven components that support dashboards, analytics products, visualization layers, and internal decision-support capabilities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a strong developer with data engineering instincts who can write code, work across data sources, build practical solutions, and help turn raw/fragmented information into usable products and capabilities. Experience supporting or developing Agentic AI workflows is a plus.

Requirements

• Minimum of a BS degree with 5+ years of experience, MS degree with 3+ YoE, 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 technical solutions in a production, prototype, or mission-support environment
• Experience working across multiple data sources and integrating data for downstream analytics, dashboards, or application use
• Experience with cloud environments, containerization, and deployment tooling such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform
• Ability to work effectively at the intersection of technical implementation and business or mission needs
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail
• US Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust suitability

Benefits

• Target Salary Range: $86,000 - $138,000
• Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus
• Equity not mentioned