Part Time Software Platform Engineer Co-Op (Remote)
About The Position
Raytheon is hiring Software Platform Engineer Co-Ops as part of the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program. This part-time, remote co-op is intended for senior or postgraduate students expected to graduate in December 2027. Participants will attend monthly engagement seminars, complete required Raytheon training, participate in security clearance activities, and meet with a mentor. These activities require 2–4 hours per month. The position does not include an internship or direct program/project work. Upon graduation and clearance approval, co-ops will transition to a full-time, onsite position in Richardson, Texas, supporting the design, development, and maintenance of systems for customer missions. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain the required U.S. government security clearance. During the co-op period, the role is remote; after conversion to full-time employment, it is onsite.
Requirements
- Be a senior or postgraduate student in Computer Science or a related STEM major, with expected graduation or completion of studies in December 2027.
- Have a minimum of 90 credit hours by the start of the internship/co-op session.
- Have software development experience using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, or Shell; experience may come from employment, research, coursework, or projects.
- Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI / CI Poly security clearance.
- For the full-time transition after graduation, receive clearance approval.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to apply basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
- Ability to develop solutions to routine technical problems.
- Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge or experience with Linux, Windows, or related operating systems using a command-line interface.
- Experience with development tools such as Ansible, Chef, Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
- Experience with network design and architecture schemes.
- Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Google, or Gov.
- DevSecOps toolset experience as a user or implementer.
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle, including Agile philosophy.
- Experience with cybersecurity concepts.
Responsibilities
- Participate in monthly engagement seminars.
- Complete Raytheon-required training.
- Participate in security clearance activities.
- Meet with a mentor.
- Spend 2–4 hours per month supporting co-op activities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 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
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and other factors
- Relocation eligibility after the co-op period is completed and the employee converts to full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
