Spring & Summer 2027 Software Engineering Co-op

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking Spring & Summer 2027 Software Engineering Co-ops to support the County of San Diego Contract from January 2027 through August 2027.

As Software Engineering Co-ops students will build and prototype software that helps County departments work faster, using modern AI tools and AWS cloud services. You'll contribute code, test ideas quickly through rapid prototyping, and see your work move from concept to use in a live public-sector environment.

Peraton is the County of San Diego's IT and telecommunications partner, supporting the technology that County departments rely on to serve more than 3 million residents, from public health and social services to public safety and libraries. As a intern/co-op on the CoSD program, you'll work alongside Peraton professionals on real projects that modernize County services, including emerging work applying AI to how software is designed, built, and delivered.

Co-op structure: 40 hours/week throughout the duration of the co-op, with a hybrid work arrangement based in San Diego, CA.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship
• HS Diploma and some advanced level training.
• You are a current undergrad or graduate student and have completed progress or pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• Coursework or project experience programming in Python or Java
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and version control (Git)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with .NET/C#
• Exposure to AWS services (Bedrock, CodeCommit, Lambda) or other cloud platforms
• Experience building with generative AI APIs (e.g., Claude) or AI coding tools (e.g., Kiro)
• Familiarity with JIRA or ServiceNow
• Hackathon, personal, or open-source projects demonstrating rapid prototyping

Location:

• San Diego, CA

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$28–38/hr

Details

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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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