Peraton is seeking a Summer 2027 Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the United States Postal Service Central Repair Facility contract. This position will be located in Topeka, KS and will be onsite.
As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets.
Discover careers that change the world and further advancements in defense, technology, and engineering today at Peraton. Use your experience to grow your career and support our global customers with the technology, systems, and solutions they need to enable their missions on the front lines and secure our world every day. With Peraton, you’ll discover a culture built on diversity, respect, and above all teamwork. Together with our group of experts across the technical spectrum, you’ll discover opportunities to make a difference in our world and start solving some of the world’s most critical problems in the most innovative ways.
Responsibilities:
- Basic mechanical engineering knowledge
- AC Motor Design
- DC Motor Design
- Electromechanical control theory
- AutoCad (CaD software)
- 3D modeling
- 3D printing / Dimensioning
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QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Postal Service security clearance.
- Clearance is required to start.
- Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2027.
- Be majoring in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts must be provided at time of application by uploading the documents to your application or profile).
- Be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027.
- Must be local to the Topeka, KS area and/or able to commute onsite daily.
Desired Qualifications:
- 3.7 cumulative GPA or higher.
- Good presentation and writing/communication skills.
- Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment.
- Experience in developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups.
- Experience in working in an autonomous work environment on complex projects.
- Experience in working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch.
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 RangeThe 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. SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range$24.50/hour EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Postal Service security clearance
- Clearance required to start
- Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university
- Graduating after August 2027
- Major in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks during summer 2027
- Local to the Topeka, Kansas area or able to commute onsite daily
- Cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher
- Presentation, writing, and communication skills
- Self-motivated, willing to learn, and able to work in a team environment
- Experience developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups
- Experience working autonomously on complex projects
- Experience with engineering or business full-life-cycle projects from inception through launch
Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.
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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.
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