Spring & Summer 2027 Solution Architect Co-op

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 worlds 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 cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Spring & Summer 2027 Solution Architect Co-op to support the County of San Diego Contract from January 2027 to August 2027.

As Solution Architect co-op students will work with senior architects to design cloud and AI solutions for County services including system diagrams architecture patterns and AWS-based designs under the AI-DLC framework. Youll see how enterprise systems are planned before a line of code is written.

Peraton is the County of San Diegos 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 youll 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.

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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 or related field (upper-level undergrad or graduate preferred)
• Understanding of software design and cloud computing fundamentals
• Ability to create technical diagrams and explain design decisions

Desired Qualifications

• AWS Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate certification
• Familiarity with architecture patterns (microservices serverless event-driven)
• Exposure to AI-DLC infrastructure as code or AWS AI services
• Prior software development internship

Location:

• San Diego CA

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 individuals 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.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

$28-38/hour

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 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 candidates own.

EEO

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

Required Experience:

Staff IC