Summer 2027 Solution Architect Intern

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San Diego, CA, USA
In-Office
28-38 Hourly
Internship
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Supports senior architects in designing cloud and AI solutions for County of San Diego services. Responsibilities include creating system diagrams, applying architecture patterns, developing AWS-based designs under the AI-DLC framework, and explaining design decisions. The internship is full-time for 10 weeks in a hybrid San Diego setting, providing exposure to enterprise systems, AI-assisted software delivery, infrastructure as code, and public-sector technology modernization.
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Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Summer 2027 Solution Architect Intern to support the County of San Diego Contract from June 2027 to August 2027.


As Solution Architect intern 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. You'll see how enterprise systems are planned before a line of code is written.


Peraton is the County of San Diego's 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, you'll work alongside Peraton professionals on real projects that modernize County services, including emerging work applying AI to how software is designed, built, and delivered.


Internship structure: Full-time (40 hours/week) for a 10-week summer internship. Hybrid, 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
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 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$28–38/hr EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • US citizenship
  • High school diploma and some advanced-level training
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing or progressing toward a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Understanding of software design and cloud computing fundamentals
  • Ability to create technical diagrams and explain design decisions
  • Upper-level undergraduate or graduate standing
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate certification
  • Familiarity with microservices, serverless, and event-driven architecture patterns
  • Exposure to AI-DLC, infrastructure as code, or AWS AI services
  • Prior software development internship

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

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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