2026 Raytheon Part Time Co-op - Software Engineer (Remote)

RTX • Aurora, CO

1d • Remote

About The Position

Raytheon is hiring software engineering co-ops as part of 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, Co‑op participants will complete a Co‑op Program Agreement and will be submitted for a U.S. Government security clearance, including completion of the Standard Form 86 (SF‑86). Co‑op 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.

Requirements

• Must be a Senior or Post-Graduate with graduation / completion of studies in December 2026, May 2027, or August 2027 in Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major
• Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment (Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects)
• Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in a modern Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Eclipse or VSCode
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Agile development
• Experience developing software using C++, Javascript, and Python
• Experience working with applications in the AWS Cloud
• Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deliver, and maintain software for cutting-edge satellite ground systems
• Utilize advanced software technologies
• Implement modern DevSecOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery techniques
• Apply software lifecycle practices for large-scale defense projects
• Work with satellite ground system technologies

Benefits

• 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
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level