Peraton Labs is seeking an AI/ML Engineer to support the development of AI-enabled products and technical capabilities for the FAA BNATCS Program. This role is focused on building practical, mission-relevant software systems that apply AI/ML techniques in usable, operationally meaningful ways.
This position provides an opportunity to help build the next generation of AI-enabled mission capabilities in a hands-on engineering role where execution matters. You will work alongside technical teams developing real products and operationally relevant capabilities, with the chance to contribute meaningfully across software, AI integration, system design, and mission delivery.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Design, build, test, and maintain AI/ML enabled applications and software components supporting our objectives
- Develop production-oriented software in Python and other languages as needed by the mission and technical environment
- Integrate LLMs, AI APIs, and model-driven services into practical tools, workflows, and user-facing capabilities
- Contribute to backend services, orchestration logic, data processing pipelines, and user-facing application features as needed
- Collaborate with internal Labs teams to transition concepts and prototypes into reliable technical solutions
- Support the implementation of Agentic AI workflows, intelligent orchestration patterns, and AI enabled mission applications
- Write clean, maintainable, extensible code and contribute to sound engineering practices across the development lifecycle
- Participate in technical tradeoff discussions related to tools, frameworks, architecture, and implementation approach
- Help troubleshoot, improve, and refine system performance, usability, and technical integration points
- Work effectively in a fast-moving environment where requirements may evolve and strong engineering judgment is essential
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience with demonstratable applied software and AI/ML engineering experience
- Strong software development experience with expertise in Python
- Experience with one or more additional programming languages such as C, C++, Javascript, Go, and/or Java
- Demonstrated experience building and delivering technical software solutions in professional, research, or mission-oriented environments
- Experience integrating LLMs at the API level into applications, tools, or workflows
- Familiarity with modern AI/ML development patterns, including model integration, orchestration, prompting workflows, or agent-based system concepts
- Familiarity with agentic AI concepts, autonomous workflows, or intelligent orchestration patterns
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to work in an evolving technical environment
- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust suitability
- Must be local to and willing to commute to our Herndon, VA location
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Familiarity with Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP) or similar tool-integration frameworks
- Experience with backend development, APIs, microservices, or distributed application design
- Experience with infrastructure and orchestration tooling such as Docker, Kuberentes, Terraform, or comparable technologies
- Experience building internal tools, mission applications, or user-facing technical products
- Familiarity with data processing pipeline, feature preparation, or workflow automation in AI enabled systems
- Understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI stack
- Experience in rapid prototyping environments with an ability to mature prototypes into durable capabilities
- Exposure to aviation, government, or other mission driven technical environments
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$80,000 - $128,000. This 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. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 2+ years of relevant applied software and AI/ML engineering experience
- Strong software development experience with expertise in Python
- Experience with at least one additional programming language such as C, C++, JavaScript, Go, or Java
- Experience building and delivering technical software solutions in professional, research, or mission-oriented environments
- Experience integrating LLMs at the API level into applications, tools, or workflows
- Familiarity with AI/ML development patterns, model integration, orchestration, prompting workflows, or agent-based systems
- Familiarity with agentic AI concepts, autonomous workflows, or intelligent orchestration patterns
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills
- US citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Public Trust suitability
- Local to and willing to commute to Herndon, Virginia
- Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow
- Familiarity with Anthropic Model Context Protocol or similar tool-integration frameworks
- Experience with backend development, APIs, microservices, or distributed application design
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, or comparable infrastructure and orchestration technologies
- Experience building internal tools, mission applications, or user-facing technical products
- Familiarity with data processing pipelines, feature preparation, or workflow automation
- Understanding of networking fundamentals and the OSI stack
- Experience maturing prototypes into durable capabilities
- Exposure to aviation, government, or mission-driven technical environments
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.
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