Software Platform Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
This position will be filled as “Onsite” at the Raytheon Facility located in Aurora. Are you ready to contribute to cutting-edge technology in aerospace and defense? As a SW Platform Intern you will play a vital role in supporting distributed automated platforms for compute, network, and storage infrastructure. You will help deliver custom automation services for feature deployment in high-performance environments, leveraging both cloud and traditional data center technologies. This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with talented professionals, advance your skills, and contribute to solutions that make a difference.
Requirements
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in an applicable discipline and actively enrolled through completion of the internship / co-op session.
- Experience applying basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with cloud technologies, including AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued DoD: 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 programming concepts and development/scripting skills using Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, or Java.
- Experience with cloud APIs such as AWS, Rackspace, and OpenStack.
- Experience with Chef Configuration Management tools.
- Knowledge of DevOps processes and automation pipelines.
- Familiarity with Ansible and security engineering concepts.
- Exposure to software and hardware subsystem integration.
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Support infrastructure and DevOps build and automation activities using programming and scripting skills (Ruby, Python, Go, PowerShell, and Java).
- Assist in the development, documentation, and maintenance of operations concepts, requirements, and systems engineering artifacts.
- Integrate multiple software and hardware subsystems to ensure seamless functionality.
- Utilize continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development processes.
- Apply engineering principles, theories, and concepts to solve routine technical problems.
- Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment to achieve project goals.
- Leverage cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes for platform optimization.
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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
