Industrial Engineer Intern

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.

Responsibilities

Peraton is seeking a Summer 2027 Industrial Engineering Intern to support the United States Postal Service Central Repair Facility (CRF) contract in Topeka, KS. This position is onsite.

As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, Peraton delivers trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. We serve 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 technology and engineering at Peraton. Use your experience to grow your career and support global customers with systems and solutions they need to enable their missions. At Peraton, you’ll find a culture built on diversity, respect, and teamwork, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities:
• Apply industrial engineering principles to improve workflow, throughput, and process efficiency within the CRF repair and refurbishment environment.
• Assist in developing time studies, process flow diagrams, and equipment layout optimizations.
• Support continuous improvement activities including root-cause analysis, Lean methodologies, and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Collect, analyze, and report production and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Help evaluate tooling, material handling solutions, and workstation design for ergonomic and efficiency enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams on process standardization and documentation.
• Support the creation or updating of SOPs, job aids, and technical process documentation.

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Qualifications

Required 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.
• Majoring in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher (unofficial academic transcripts required upon application).
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks during Summer 2027.
• Local to the Topeka, KS area or able to commute onsite daily.

Desired Qualifications:
• 3.7 cumulative GPA or higher.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with data analysis software (Excel, Power BI, or similar).
• Experience working autonomously on complex engineering or operations projects.
• Experience contributing to full life-cycle engineering or process improvement projects.

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 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
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 https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements


EEO

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