Spring 2027 Co-Op Engineer- Blacksburg, VA or Herndon, VA

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking Co-Op Engineers for the Spring 2027 semester in Blacksburg, VA or Herndon, VA, supporting various government programs with a 40-hour work week and a January 2027 start date.

Interns typically represent college students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree and will design, develop, and test leading-edge technology in cybersecurity, satellite ground systems, information management, cloud computing, and AI/ML within an Agile team environment.

Qualifications

• US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance.
• Enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in a related field with progress toward degree.
• Familiarity with software development and/or scripting languages (Java, Python, C++, Bash).
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and concepts with hands-on coursework or internships.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test leading edge technology solutions for government programs.
• Work in a collaborative Agile software development environment.
• Contribute to cybersecurity, satellite ground systems, cloud, and AI/ML projects.

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance ability

Undergrad/Grad student status

Programming languages familiarity

Adaptability to new tech

Hands-on coursework

Education

BS/BA in CS/CE/SE or MS/MA in related field

Tools

Java

Python

C++

Bash

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking Co-Op Engineers for the Spring 2027 semester in either our Blacksburg, VA orHerndon, VA officessupporting various government programs/contracts.

This is a full-time co-op position requiring 40 hours per week for the entire duration of the assignment, beginning January 2027.

Interns/Co-ops typically represent college students trying to gain related work experience while pursuing an undergraduate degree. Under direct supervision, the ideal candidate will design, develop, and test leading edge technology solutions in areas such as cybersecurity, satellite ground systems, information management systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence/machine learning. They will work in a collaborative, team-oriented Agile software development environment.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• You are a current undergrad or graduate student and have completed progress toward a BS/BA degree or MS/MA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Familiarity with software development and/or scripting languages, such as Java, Python, C++, Bash, etc.
• You have the ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.
• You have hands on experience through coursework and/or previous internships.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• An already active/existing security clearance.

Location:

• Blacksburg, VA
• Herndon, VA

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

The rate / range per hour below represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$25.00/hour+

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.