About the role#
RTX is hiring Software Platform Engineer Co-Ops for the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program. This part-time, remote role is designed for students nearing the end of their academic career. Participants will engage in monthly seminars, complete required training, and work with a mentor. Please note that this co-op period focuses on these professional development activities and does not include direct project work. Upon graduation and successful receipt of a security clearance, co-ops will transition to a full-time, onsite position in Aurora, Colorado.
What you'll do#
- Participate in monthly engagement seminars.
- Complete all required Raytheon training modules.
- Engage in the process to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
- 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 field, with an expected graduation date of December 2027.
- A minimum of 90 credit hours completed by the start of the session.
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, or Shell.
- Ability to apply basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
- Ability to develop solutions to routine technical problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
- U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
Location & details#
- This role is currently remote, though you must reside within one of the 50 United States.
- Upon completion of the co-op and graduation, the role transitions to a full-time, onsite position in Aurora, Colorado.
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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