[Hiring] Part Time Co-op - Software Engineer @RTX

Role Description

Raytheon is hiring software engineering co-ops as a part of the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program (Co-op). This is a part-time, remote role targeting senior or postgraduate students with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or August 2027 in Computer Science or a related STEM field. The part-time position is planned to begin in Summer 2026.

Upon selection, Co-op participants will complete a Co-op Program Agreement and will be submitted for a U.S. Government security clearance, including completion of the Standard Form 86 (SF-86). Co-op participants must maintain eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance throughout the program and subsequent employment.

A Raytheon Co-op Program Information Seminar will be scheduled in conjunction with candidate interview sessions.

What You Will Learn:

• Processes to design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems
• Advanced software technologies
• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques
• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects
• Satellite ground system technologies

Qualifications

• Must be a Senior or Post-Graduate with graduation/completion of studies in December 2026, May 2027, or August 2027 in Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major
• Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment (Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects)
• Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in a modern Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Eclipse or VSCode
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Requirements

• Experience with Agile development
• Experience developing software using C++, Javascript, and Python
• Experience working with applications in the AWS Cloud
• Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays