About the role#
Raytheon is hiring Software Engineer co-ops for the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program. This is a part-time, remote position designed for students who intend to transition into a full-time, onsite role in Richardson, Texas, upon graduation and clearance approval. This program focuses on professional development, mentorship, and security clearance processing rather than direct project work.
What you'll do#
- Participate in monthly engagement seminars.
- Complete all required Raytheon training.
- Engage in security clearance activities, requiring 2-4 hours per month.
- Meet regularly with an assigned mentor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Senior or Post-Graduate student in Computer Science or a related STEM major.
- Expected graduation or completion of studies in December 2027.
- A minimum of 90 credit hours completed by the start of the co-op session.
- Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot software errors and apply fixes using an IDE such as VSCode or Eclipse.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
- Preferred: Experience with Agile development, Python, C++, Javascript, AWS Cloud, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- This role is remote, though candidates must reside within one of the 50 U.S. states.
- Upon graduation and clearance approval, this position transitions to an onsite role in Richardson, Texas.
- Participation requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government TS/SCI security clearance.
About Raytheon Technologies
Raytheon Technologies operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company functions as a public organization with a workforce exceeding 10,000 employees. It focuses on scientific research and complex problem solving. The entity currently operates under the name RTX.
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