About the role#
Raytheon is hiring for the Cooperative Education Program. This is a part-time, remote role designed for students who are currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field. Upon successful completion of the program and graduation, participants will transition to a full-time, onsite position in Richardson, Texas.
What you'll do#
- Participate in monthly engagement seminars.
- Complete all required training modules.
- Engage in security clearance activities.
- Meet regularly with an assigned mentor.
- Dedicate 2-4 hours per month to co-op program activities.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a Senior or Post-Graduate student with an expected graduation date of December 2027.
- A minimum of 90 credit hours completed by the start of the session.
- Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in modern IDEs like Eclipse or VSCode.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
- 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.
- The position is part-time and does not include direct project work during the co-op period.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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