Summer 2027 Data Science Intern

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton seeks Summer 2027 Data Science Interns to support the Internal Research & Development (IRAD) program at our Strategic Innovation Centers in Herndon, VA or Blacksburg, VA. Interns will join Agile teams to clean data, develop feature sets, build models, and deploy them into production environments.

Ideal candidates will be enrolled in a bachelor’s program in data science or related fields and have foundational experience with Python, R, Spark, SQL, and ML frameworks like TensorFlow or

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.
• HS Diploma and progress toward bachelor’s degree.
• Progress toward a bachelor’s degree in data science, data analytics, CS, or related field.
• Foundational experience with Python, R, Spark, and SQL.
• Experience with data cleansing and feature development for models.
• Hands-on coursework or internships with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, NumPy, PyTorch, Matplotlib, SHAP, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; quick to learn new tech.
• Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, team player; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Cleanse data, develop feature sets, and build models for business value.
• Develop code in an Agile environment to support data science initiatives.
• Deploy models into production and monitor quality over time.
• Collaborate with staff across projects and domains to identify requirements.
• Communicate insights effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Python

R

Spark

SQL

Data cleaning

Feature engineering

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

NumPy

PyTorch

Matplotlib

Shap

Communications

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Data Science or CS

Relevant coursework in data analytics

Tools

Python

R

Spark

SQL

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

PyTorch

NumPy

Matplotlib

Shap

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking Summer 2027 Data Science Interns in support of our Internal Research & Development (IRAD) program which will be conducted in one of our Strategic Innovation Centers in Herndon, VA or Blacksburg, VA offices.

Join one of our Strategic Innovation Centers and support exciting, advanced research projects in areas such as communications, space, cybersecurity, defense, public safety, and health. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive environment with our full-time staff, allowing you to grow your skills and your career while building experience in a variety of different projects and domains. You’ll work in an Agile development environment to identify requirements, data, and key insights needed for developing models that derive business value from data science. You’ll develop code to clean data, develop complex feature sets, and build models using industry leading technologies and frameworks. And you’ll deploy those models into production environments using techniques that continuously evaluate model quality.

We ask that each intern be available to work the duration of the ten weeks (June to August) and commit to working a minimum of 35-40 hours per week. This program is geared toward technical college students, actively enrolled at a four-year university, who will be rising into their junior or senior years. However, strong underclassmen may be considered if they have declared their major and have completed qualified coursework.

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship.
• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• Have completed progress towards a bachelor’s degree in data science, data analytics, computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational experience in data science technologies such as Python, R, Spark, and SQL.
• Foundational experience in cleansing and processing data to build features for model development.
• Hands on experience through coursework and/or prior internships working with data science frameworks such as Tensorflow, Sci-kit learn, Numpy, PyTorch, Matplotlib, Shap, and/or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.
• Self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, responsible team-player.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• 3.0 and above GPA.
• Exposure to Agile development processes and tools.
• Familiarity developing ETL and data quality pipelines that process vast amounts of data.
• Prior experience with distributed compute architectures such as Spark, Kubernetes, or Docker containers.
• Ability to describe complex, technical problems to business stakeholders in a non-technical way.
• Ability to self-manage day to day tasks independently and communicate collaboratively with leadership and other development teams.

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.