About the role#
Peraton is hiring Software Engineering Co-ops to support the County of San Diego contract. This role runs from January 2027 through August 2027. You will work 40 hours per week in a hybrid arrangement. You will work alongside professionals on projects that modernize technology for public health, social services, and public safety.
What you'll do#
- Build and prototype software to help County departments improve efficiency.
- Use modern AI tools and AWS cloud services to deliver solutions.
- Contribute code and test ideas through rapid prototyping.
- Apply AI to the design, build, and delivery phases of software development.
- See your work move from concept to live use in a public-sector environment.
What you'll need#
- US Citizenship.
- A high school diploma and some advanced level training.
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Experience with Python or Java through coursework or projects.
- Understanding of object-oriented programming and Git.
- Experience with .NET/C#.
- Exposure to AWS services like Bedrock, CodeCommit, or Lambda.
- Experience building with generative AI APIs or AI coding tools.
- Familiarity with JIRA or ServiceNow.
- Evidence of rapid prototyping through hackathons, personal work, or open-source projects.
Location & details#
- Location: San Diego, California.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Term: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Pay: $28 to $38 per hour.
About Peraton
Peraton is a technology company based in Reston, Virginia. Founded in 2017, the firm provides services in space, intelligence, defense, and cybersecurity. It employs over 13,000 people and maintains multiple office locations across the United States. The company focuses on engineering, software development, and network infrastructure.
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