Remote Mission Systems Software & Edge Intern

Peraton; Oklahoma; Remote; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking Mission Systems Software and Edge Computing Interns to support supervised software development, data engineering, testing and market research for a major federal mission modernization pursuit.

Part-time: 15–20 hours per week during the academic year; Full-time: 30 hours per week during the summer. Anticipated end date December 2027. Interns will work with Peraton teams on distributed mission systems, edge computing, data processing and digital twin functions.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in relevant 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.

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 AI/ML tools to support research, analysis, software development, and knowledge organization.
• Integrate approved software libraries, 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

Currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree program

Tools

Linux

Containers

SQL

Web applications

Automated testing

Job description

Peraton is seeking Mission Systems Software and Edge Computing Interns to support supervised software development, data engineering, testing and market research for a major federal mission modernization pursuit.

Part-time: 15–20 hours per week during the academic year; Full-time: 30 hours per week during the summer. Anticipated end date December 2027. Interns will work with Peraton teams on distributed mission systems, edge computing, data processing and digital twin functions.