2026 Co-Op Software Engineering Intern On-site (CO)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO102: 16800 E Centretech PkwyAurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75 Aurora CO 80011 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI without Polygraph

At Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

As a Software Engineering Co-op you directly impact the world around you and contribute to classified programs and technologies. We are at the forefront of aerospace and defense technology. Our small agile teams adapt to evolving customer and warfighter needs.Our Satellite Ground Systems Teams play a pivotal role in ensuring communication surveillance and defense capabilities through cutting-edge satellite systems. We invite you to be part of a team that pushes the boundaries of whats possible. Due to the security clearance requirement this is an onsite position in Aurora Colorado.

What You Will Do

• Design develop test deliver and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems.
• Work with talented teams of engineers architects and leaders in an Agile environment.

What You Will Learn

• A breadth of advanced software technologies and techniques including multi-tiered architectures AWS web services and microservice software design.
• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques.
• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects.
• Satellite ground system technologies including command & telemetry flight dynamics planning and scheduling and spacecraft operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• This position is for an intern who is enrolled in a Bachelors (or higher) degree program in Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and will be at minimum a Senior or Post Grad year by summer 2026.

• Experience with Java or C
• Experience working on the M2C2 program
• An active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Agile development.
• Experience working within LINUX/UNIX operating systems.
• Experience working with applications in the AWS Cloud
• Experience with microservices using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Development

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation

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Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

Welcome to Raytheon in Aurora CO

Clearance Information: This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37000 USD - 82000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

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