About Peraton

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.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a dynamic, self-starting Summer 2025 Systems Engineering Intern to support the design, development and test of wireless communication and signal processing projects on-site in our Herndon, VA location.

Responsibilities

The ideal and selected candidate will:

Develop concepts of operation.
Conduct requirements analysis.
Develop verification plans.
Develop and exercise system performance models.
Support major program reviews.
Integrate system components and conduct system tests.
Plan and execute test events.
Work within a team to accomplish customer deployment goals

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
US Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance
Candidates must be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Radio Frequency, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related Engineering field and have 0-2 years of relative experience.
Qualified candidates are flexible and willing to develop skills in the following areas: Radio Frequency Communications, Signal Processing, and System Analysis.
Strong math skills and an understanding of RF communication theory.

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with mechanical design and custom manufacturing.
Experience with 3D printing capability.
Familiarity with CAD software (e.g. AutoCAD).
Basic understanding of signal processing for complex RF waveforms.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
3.0 and above GPA.
Previous experience through coursework and prior internships.
An already active/existing TS/SCI security clearance.
A team-first mentality that supports a wide range of technical projects and tasks.

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SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$25.00/hour

Details

Target Salary Range: SCA / Union / Intern

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

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Peraton employee, Flavius, utilized several Peraton benefits to offer support as he navigated his wife's terminal diagnosis. One benefit provided financial assistance when he needed it most while another allowed him to make his own health a priority. Hear more about Flavius’ story above.

Mental Health Support

Lyra, Peraton’s Mental Health Benefit, provides comprehensive mental health coverage to support your emotional well-being. Get a breakdown of how it benefits our employees above.

Virtual Physical Therapy

Peraton’s virtual physical therapy benefit, Hinge Health, offers innovative digital programs for back, knee, hip, neck, shoulder, and other pain in easy-to-do 15-minute exercise therapy sessions.

DIABETES & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Virta, Peraton's diabetes and weight management program, helps better manage type II diabetes and provides a sustainable weight loss option. Hear how a few of our employees became Virta warriors.

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Torchlight, Peraton's caregiving support service, helped Peraton employee, Stephanie, provide balance and support to her mother who was diagnosed with dementia. Hear her story above.

Mark's Story

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Mental Health Support

Lyra, Peraton’s Mental Health Benefit, provides comprehensive mental health coverage to support your emotional well-being. Get a breakdown of how it benefits our employees above.

VIRTUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY

Peraton’s virtual physical therapy benefit, Hinge Health, offers innovative digital programs for back, knee, hip, neck, shoulder and other pain in easy-to-do 15-minute exercise therapy sessions.

DIABETES & WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

Virta, Peraton's diabetes and weight management program, helps better manage type II diabetes and provides a sustainable weight loss option. Hear how a few of our employees became Virta warriors.

SURGICAL & CANCER SUPPORT

Carrum Health, Peraton's cancer care and surgical support benefit, provides access to the nation's top cancer and surgical providers. See how it has helped Peraton employees and their families.

Family Building

Progyny, Peraton's family building benefit program, provides fertility coverage for every unique path to parenthood. Hear Peraton employee, Brandy's, story above.

Health Assistant

CAREGIVER SUPPORT

Torchlight, Peraton's caregiving support service, helped Peraton employee, Stephanie, provide balance and support to her mother who was diagnosed with dementia. Hear her story above.

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