2026 Raytheon Part Time Co-op SW Platform Engineer (Remote)

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.

Raytheons Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense advanced sensors space-based systems hypersonics effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing command and control and air-to-air air-to-surface and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air space and missile defense ASDS Space Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space multi-mission automation and orchestration multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations secure processing and data management.

Raytheon is hiring Software Platform Engineering Co-ops through the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program (Co-op). This is a part-time remote role targeting senior or postgraduate students with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or August 2027 in Computer Science or a related STEM field. The part-time position is planned to begin in Summer 2026.

Upon selection Coop participants will complete a Coop Program Agreement and will be submitted for a U.S. Government security clearance including completion of the Standard Form 86 (SF86).

Coop participants must maintain eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance throughout the program and subsequent employment.

A Raytheon Co-op Program Information Seminar will be scheduled in conjunction with candidate interview sessions.

What You Will Learn:

• Develop DevOps concepts Containerization and related product development for our programs new modernized Platform systems using tools such as: Docker Rancher Kubernetes.

• Work in an advanced product development team environment with systems and Software Platform Engineers.

• Modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques

• Software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense project

• Satellite ground system technologies

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must be a Senior or Post-Graduate with graduation / completion of studies in May 2027 or August 2027 in Computer Science or related Science Technology Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major

• Experience in software development utilizing scripting languages such as: Python Perl Ruby Bash or Shell (Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience research coursework or projects)

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Ability to apply basic engineering principles theories and concepts

• Ability to develop solutions to routine technical problems

• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills as well as excellent written/verbal communication skills

• Any knowledge/experience with Linux Windows or related System Operating systems at the Command Line Interface is preferred

• Experience using development tools such as: Ansible Chef Docker Rancher Kubernetes GIT Jenkins Jira Confluence or similar

• Experience with Network design and architecture schemes

• Experience with Cloud Technologies such as: AWS Google Gov

• DevSecOps Toolsets experience either as user or implementor

• Software Development Lifecycle including Agile philosophy

• Experience with Cyber security Concepts is a Plus

What We Offer:

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

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• 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.

• Please upload a copy of your most recent transcripts with your resume when applying to this requisition. Include your cumulative GPA and projected graduation date on your resume.

• This position requires the ability to obtain a 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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