About the role#
This Software Engineer Co-op position is part of the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program. It is a part-time, remote role designed for students who are currently seniors or post-graduates with an expected graduation date of December 2027. Please note that this specific co-op period focuses on program requirements and mentorship rather than direct project work. Upon successful completion of the program and graduation, you will transition to a full-time, onsite position in Richardson, Texas.
What you'll do#
- Participate in monthly engagement seminars.
- Complete all required Raytheon training modules.
- Engage in security clearance activities.
- Meet regularly with an assigned mentor.
- Dedicate 2-4 hours per month to these program activities.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a Senior or Post-Graduate student in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Completion of at least 90 credit hours by the start of the session.
- Expected graduation date of December 2027.
- Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot software errors and implement fixes using modern IDEs like Eclipse or VSCode.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance.
- Experience with Agile development, Python, C++, or Javascript is preferred.
- Familiarity with AWS Cloud, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- This role is fully remote, though you must reside within one of the 50 U.S. states.
- This is a part-time position.
- You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
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.
How to get in at RTX
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