What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2026 Co-Op Engineer- Blacksburg, VA or Herndon, VA - Security Clearance Required position at Peraton?
Responsibilities
Peraton is seeking Co-Op Engineers for the Spring 2026 semester in either our Blacksburg, VA or Herndon, VA offices supporting various government programs / contracts.
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 mobility. They will work in a collaborative, team-oriented Agile software development environment.
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, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
- You have a foundation in object-oriented development, preferably in Java.
- 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 :
Location :
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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 pay for this position based on experience and other factors.
SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range
25.00 / hour
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability / Veteran.
Salary : $25
