Mission Systems Software & Edge Computing Intern – Norman, OK

Peraton • Home, OK

1d • Remote

About The Position

Peraton is seeking interns to support supervised software development, data engineering, testing, and market research for a federal mission modernization pursuit. Interns will work with solution architects, engineers, and technology teams on distributed mission systems involving remote sites, edge computing, data processing, system health, fleet operations, and decision support. Assignments will have defined objectives and acceptance criteria, and will require documentation, testing, and demonstrations. The anticipated end date is December 2027. The position is part-time during the academic year (15–20 hours per week) and full-time during the summer (30 hours per week).

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Coursework or project experience in Python, JavaScript, databases, software engineering, or data processing.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment and participate in regular technical reviews.
• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills.
• Interest in mission systems, radar, weather, AI/ML, edge computing, Digital Twins, geospatial data, or distributed systems.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux, containers, SQL, web applications, or automated testing.
• Coursework or projects involving AI/ML, signal processing, computer vision, or geospatial analysis.
• Familiarity with GPUs, embedded computing, or edge platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test software modules for distributed mission and edge computing prototypes.
• Build data ingestion, transformation, database, and visualization capabilities.
• Support scenario and Digital Twin functions involving asset failures, maintenance, deployment, logistics, and fleet readiness.
• Conduct market research on radar manufacturers, computing hardware, software products, data standards, and emerging technologies.
• Use Peraton-approved AI/ML tools to support research, analysis, software development, and knowledge organization.
• Integrate approved software libraries, APIs, and data formats into prototype systems.
• Create automated unit, integration, regression, and edge-case tests.
• Document architecture, interfaces, assumptions, limitations, test evidence, and technical findings.
• Participate in technical reviews and demonstrate completed work to Peraton stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed