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.
Peraton is seeking Summer 2025 Interns to become a part of our hands-on and multi-faceted intern program at various Peraton sites, predominantly in the Northern Virginia/ Washington DC metro area. Depending on the program and given the current workforce climate, the summer internship may be able to be supported remotely.
This position is a pipeline position with a purpose to collect applicants. No hires will be made against this position, but rather will be treated as an interest application.
If you're looking to contribute to real-time, customer-focused work related to your field of study, then Peraton's 10 week internship program may be perfect for you! Our intern program places an emphasis on developing the next generation’s workforce; designed to provide college students with the opportunity to learn about Peraton, gain meaningful real world work experience in a professional environment, and work on programs that enable missions of national importance. As part of our internship curriculum we provide the opportunity for each intern to interact with various branches of the company. This includes attending brown bag sessions with our executive leadership team, joining developmental learning lessons, and participating in team-building activities with mentors and fellow interns. We foster a culture of mentoring, continuous learning, and team orientation that will be evident from your first day on the job. Our goal is to build a road-map that leads you to a long, rewarding, and challenging career with Peraton! We work with you to determine your desired career path, and the correct steps to achieve your goals.
Under direct supervision, our interns perform various hands-on tasks and assignments for the organization's professional staff in disciplines such as Engineering, Software Development, Database Management, Security Threat Analysis, Human Resources, Marketing, and Finance.
Internship Advantages:
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 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.
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
$20/hour+
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.
At Peraton, our benefits are designed to help keep you at your best beyond the work you do with us daily. We’re fully committed to the growth of our employees. From fully comprehensive medical plans to tuition reimbursement, tuition assistance, and fertility treatment, we are there to support you all the way.