Principal Data Analytics Engineer

Principal Data Analytics Engineer

Huntsville, AL, USA

Job Description

Location

Huntsville, AL, US

Job Category

Engineering Jobs

Clearance Required

Secret

Potential for Telecommute

On-Site

MTSI is 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.

Responsibilities

The Principal Data Analytics Engineer will serve as a senior technical authority responsible for analytical tool development to enable enterprise data visualization efforts. Duties include:

• Leveraging 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

• Designing, building, and maintaining scalable scheduling and analytical tools enabling continuous tracking and optimization

• Providing periodic database management support

• Operating independently translating abstract, high‑level objectives into complete, functioning tools without step‑by‑step guidance

• Basic Qualifications

• 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

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting database administration

• Experience with SharePoint site management

• Experience with Palantir’s AI-based software development environments

• Strong ability to synthesize technical data into executive‑level products

• Familiarity with missile defense or other complex DoD program environments

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• Perks & Benefits

• Vacation

• New Hires Accrue 20 days of PTO and 10 Holidays per Year

• Health Insurance

• Zero Deductible Health Plans

• Flexible Schedules

• Flex Schedules

• Professional Development

• Up to $10,000 Annual Education/Training Reimbursement

• ESOP

• Funded Stock Ownership Plan

• 401k Match+

• 6% 401k Match + Immediate Vesting

• Bonus Program

• Semi-Annual Bonus Opportunity

• Mentorship

• Career Mentorship Programs

• Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

• 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our cus