About the role#
This is a part-time Systems Engineer Co-Op position within the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program. The role is remote and focuses on professional development, training, and security clearance preparation. Upon graduation and successful clearance approval, participants transition to a full-time, onsite position in Aurora, Colorado, to support systems design, development, and maintenance.
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 program engagement activities.
What you'll need#
- Must be a Senior or Post-Graduate student graduating in December 2027.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Academic or internship experience with hands-on testing of electronic equipment.
- Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with electronics.
- Exposure to data analysis using MATLAB.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Location & details#
- This position is remote, though employees must work from one of the 50 U.S. states.
- This is a part-time role.
- Sponsorship for a work visa is not available.
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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