System Engineering Co-op (Remote)

RTX•Aurora, CO

3d•$37,000 - $82,000•Remote

About The Position

Raytheon is hiring electrical engineering co-op participants with an emphasis on RF communications and antenna system design through its Cooperative Education Program. This part-time, remote role targets senior or postgraduate students in electrical engineering who expect to graduate in May 2027 or August 2027. The role supports the Air & Space Defense Systems strategic business unit and its Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance organization, which develops space-based intelligence, multi-mission automation, resilient operations, secure processing, and data management capabilities. After comprehensive on-the-job training, the co-op participant will work with a team supporting RF Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Systems Integration & Test activities across the product development lifecycle. The position supports analysis, integration, verification, troubleshooting, failure analysis, technical reporting, hardware testing, and engineering documentation. Participants must maintain eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance throughout the program and subsequent employment. After completing degree, program, and clearance requirements, participants will be considered for a full-time role onsite in Aurora, Colorado. Employment is at-will, and the program may end if academic, employment, or clearance requirements are not met.

Requirements

Be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Electrical Engineering, with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or August 2027.
Have academic or internship experience that includes hands-on testing of electronic equipment.
Have exposure to troubleshooting electronics-related technical issues in an academic, internship, or hobby setting, including use of common commercial test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, or signal generators.
Have exposure to data analysis using tools such as MATLAB.
Have experience with tools such as Microsoft Office, Ansys HFSS, or Python for data analysis and automation.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Maintain eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance throughout the program and subsequent employment.
Reside and work in one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories.

Nice To Haves

Proficient use of Windows or UNIX platforms.
Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, or other scripting languages.
Exposure to Agile development principles.
Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
Previous internship experience.
Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, or communications protocols.
Exposure to reflector system design, antenna feed design, solid-state amplifier performance parameters, or high-power tube amplifier technology.
Exposure to instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including scripting or automation for data collection and analysis.
Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
Basic engineering skills and interest in how systems are developed and function.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work effectively with others.

Responsibilities

Support planning and execution of analysis, integration, and verification, and troubleshoot test activities in laboratory or operational environments.
Support failure data analysis, including root-cause and corrective-action processes using advanced laboratory or field test equipment.
Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations using analysis tools such as MATLAB.
Support preparation and presentation of results in reports and briefings for internal or external stakeholders.
Support testing and troubleshooting of hardware.
Support root-cause analysis and implement minor design changes.
Maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and engineering databases.
Participate in engineering discussions and meetings involving the Program, Systems Engineering, and the Chief Engineer.
Resolve and coordinate system technical solutions with Engineering teams.
Participate in periodic team meetings, interface teleconferences, and working-group meetings.
Support mockup hardware, sustainment/depot returns, and repair.