Edge Computing & Mission Systems Intern

Peraton; Norman (OK); Remote; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Peraton invites motivated Mission Systems Software and Edge Computing Interns to join a team delivering distributed mission systems across remote sites and edge computing platforms. You will develop and test software modules, build data ingestion and visualization capabilities, and support digital twin scenarios under guided objectives.

These roles are part-time (15–20 hours/week in the academic year) or full-time (30 hours/week in summer) with an anticipated end date in December 2027, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Coursework or project experience in Python, JavaScript, databases, software engineering, or data processing.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and participate in regular technical reviews.
• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills.
• Interest in mission systems, radar, weather, AI/ML, edge computing, Digital Twins, geospatial data, or distributed systems.
• US Citizenship.
• Experience with Linux, containers, SQL, web applications, or automated testing.
• Coursework or projects involving AI/ML, signal processing, computer vision, or geospatial analysis.
• Familiarity with GPUs, embedded computing, or edge platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software modules for distributed mission and edge computing prototypes.
• Build data ingestion, transformation, database, and visualization capabilities.
• Support scenario and Digital Twin functions involving asset failures, maintenance, deployment, logistics, and fleet readiness.
• Conduct market research on radar manufacturers, computing hardware, software products, data standards, and emerging technologies.
• Use Peraton approved Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) tools to support research, analysis, software development, and knowledge organization.
• Integrate approved software libraries, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and data formats into prototype systems.
• Create automated unit, integration, regression, and edge case tests.
• Document architecture, interfaces, assumptions, limitations, test evidence, and technical findings.
• Participate in technical reviews and demonstrate completed work to Peraton stakeholders

Skills

Python

JavaScript

databases

software engineering

data processing

Education

Current enrollment in a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree program

Job description

Peraton invites motivated Mission Systems Software and Edge Computing Interns to join a team delivering distributed mission systems across remote sites and edge computing platforms. You will develop and test software modules, build data ingestion and visualization capabilities, and support digital twin scenarios under guided objectives.

These roles are part-time (15–20 hours/week in the academic year) or full-time (30 hours/week in summer) with an anticipated end date in December 2027, and