Is Peraton a good company to work for?

Peraton has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 1,922 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 59% of employees would recommend working at Peraton to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Peraton have been left by employees working as Intern , Network Engineer and Senior Research Scientist .

Does Peraton pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Peraton employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Peraton. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Peraton?

59% of Peraton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Peraton 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Peraton?

Software Engineer (81) , Background Investigator (79) , Investigator (55) , Systems Engineer (53) , Systems Administrator (28) , Network Engineer (25) , Analyst (22) , Senior Software Engineer (22) , Business Analyst (21) , Program Manager (21) , Software Developer (21) , IT Specialist (20) , Background Investigator I (17) , Project Manager (15) , Manager (13)

What are the pros of working at Peraton according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and affordable" ((in 191 reviews)); "Great work/life balance and ability to make your own schedule." ((in 60 reviews)); "Work from home, flexible schedule" ((in 60 reviews)); "Great director and leadership locally in Blacksburg." ((in 41 reviews)); "salary is competitive" ((in 30 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Peraton according to real employee reviews?

"Managers are young and inexperienced and only there to run reports about how badly everyone is doing." ((in 30 reviews)); "Poor training." ((in 26 reviews)); "Almost everything is an emergency, good ole carrot and stick for advancement, upper management is a big issue." ((in 24 reviews)); "Poor communication and organization from Management." ((in 20 reviews)); "No bonus for contract work." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Peraton layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Peraton layoffs and their outlook for job security at Peraton in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Peraton locations?

Herndon , Washington , Chantilly , Reston , San Diego , Arlington , Baltimore , Atlanta , Colorado Springs , Greenbelt , Blacksburg , Annapolis Junction , Alexandria , Las Cruces , San Antonio , Basking Ridge , Fairfax , New York , Huntsville , Norfolk , Virginia Beach , Silver Spring , McLean , Raleigh , Los Angeles , Offutt AFB , Boise , Richmond , Omaha , Denver

Peraton reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(1,741 total reviews)

Steve Schorer

61% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Peraton has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,741 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Peraton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Oct 2, 2024

Support growth

Program manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

One thing I love about Peraton is the community of practices (CoP) they have. I recently joined the Cloud and agile CoP. I am able to Have technical exchanges with peers and areas that I’m interested in plus I was able to earn two certifications this year with the support of the CoP!

Cons

Would like to see more morale building activities

Peraton Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience at Peraton. Our commitment to a positive culture is central to our mission. We appreciate your contribution to our team.

2.0

Oct 2, 2024

Local management lack ability to run facility

Material buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, stable job, benefits are ok not great but not horrible. PTO accumulates quickly.

Cons

local management have been installed into spots due to being friends with program manager, not based on ability to run departments, pay is under national levels

3.0

Oct 1, 2024

Senior Aerospace Engineer

Senior aerospace engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cutting-Edge Technology: You work with the most advanced aerospace technology on innovative projects like space exploration and satellites. Prestige and Recognition: The role is prestigious and globally respected, contributing to groundbreaking scientific missions. Impactful Work: Your contributions advance humanity's understanding of space and drive technological progress in various industries. Collaborative Environment: You work with talented professionals from diverse scientific and engineering fields. Job Security and Benefits: Excellent benefits, job stability, and opportunities for professional development.

Cons

High Expectations and Pressure: Complex projects with tight deadlines can create a high-pressure work environment. Lengthy Approval Processes: Aerospace projects often face bureaucratic delays and budget constraints. Work-Life Balance Challenges: Long hours, especially during critical phases, can strain your work-life balance. Limited Mobility: Career advancement may be slow and competitive within the organization's hierarchy. Narrow Specialization: High specialization may limit your ability to work in other fields or on different types of projects.

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