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At Peraton, we're at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We're the partner of choice to help solve some of the world's most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

How do we do it? By thinking differently. We're not mired in the past. We look at all problems with fresh eyes. We look past the obvious to bring the best talent, tech, and ideas together to completely transform how things get done. So bring your unique ideas, your entrepreneurial spirit, and your drive to succeed and get ready to be part of something bigger. Get ready to do the can't be done.
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Recruitment fraud is a growing trend where fraudsters have been known to attempt to use our name to trick job seekers with fake employment opportunities. This type of scam is typically carried out through fake job postings, fake websites, or email accounts claiming to be from Peraton. The intent of recruitment fraud is to gain access to your personal information, such as your banking information, credit card number, or social security number.

Please be aware that our careers site can be found at careers.peraton.com and our corporate site can be found at peraton.com.

To learn more about Recruitment fraud and what to expect and not to expect from a Peraton recruiter, please visit: https://careers.peraton.com/recruitment-fraud/

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Rating is calculated based on 16 reviews and is evolving.

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Software Engineer
3.3
1 December 2025
Work-Life Balance is Okay, It Varies
Pros: I liked the hybrid work setup in the Herndon, VA office; it gave some flexibility. For a large corporate company in government contracting, the PTO was pretty decent too. Most weeks were standard 40 hours.
Cons: Some federal projects had really tight deadlines. That meant working longer hours, sometimes nights or weekends, which killed my work-life balance. It's not always predictable.
Advice to Management: Try to balance project loads better. Predictable schedules help employees plan their lives outside of work.
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Software Engineer
3.1
24 December 2025
Pay is Average, Benefits are Pretty Solid
Pros: The benefits package for a Software Engineer here is pretty good. It's typical for government contracting. You get a solid 401k match. Health insurance options aren't too bad.
Cons: My base salary felt a bit low for the Herndon, VA market. Don't expect big annual raises; they're usually small. It feels like they really rely on the benefits to make up for the pay.
Advice to Management: Please consider boosting base salaries to be more competitive across the defense industry. It's tough to retain technical talent when other companies offer better compensation for similar roles.
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Software Engineer
3.1
25 February 2026
Hybrid is fine, but it depends
Pros: For a large defense contractor, the hybrid work setup is pretty decent. As a Software Engineer, I usually come into the Herndon, VA office a couple of days a week. It helps a lot with my commute.
Cons: Work flexibility isn't consistent across all government contracting projects. Some teams are still fully onsite, which can be a real drag. You can't just switch to remote if your project demands in-person presence.
Advice to Management: Try to standardize hybrid options more across all programs. It'd be good if project leads had more freedom to allow remote work when possible, especially for experienced Software Engineers.
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