Part Time Systems Engineer Co-Op (Remote)

RTX • Aurora, CO

3d • $37,000 - $82,000 • Remote

About The Position

Raytheon is hiring Systems Engineering and Test Engineer co-ops through the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program. This part-time, remote co-op is intended for senior or postgraduate students expecting to graduate in December 2027. Co-ops will participate in monthly engagement seminars, complete required Raytheon training, take part in security clearance activities, and meet with a mentor. The position requires 2–4 hours per month for these activities and does not include an internship or direct program/project work.

The co-op provides exposure to customer mission concepts and technologies; systems engineering concepts related to requirements, architecture, design, and test; software engineering approaches, AI, and agile development; and platform and software infrastructure basics, including continuous integration and delivery. Upon graduation and clearance approval, participants will transition to a full-time, onsite position in Aurora, Colorado, supporting the design, development, and maintenance of systems for customer missions.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. The posting specifies an active and existing DoD TS/SCI clearance is required after day one. The remote co-op is based in the United States; remote employees work primarily from home and may be expected to travel to the site as needed. Selected interview steps may be in person.

Requirements

• Be a senior or postgraduate student in Computer Science or a related STEM major, with studies expected to be completed in December 2027.
• Have academic or internship experience that included hands-on testing of electronic equipment.
• Have exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, or as a hobby.
• Have exposure to data analysis using tools such as MATLAB.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; the posting states an active and existing DoD TS/SCI clearance is required after day one.

Nice To Haves

• A major in Systems Engineering or a related scientific or STEM discipline.
• Proficiency using both Windows and 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.
• Ability to analyze issues and define solutions.
• Knowledge of the systems engineering lifecycle, roles, and functions.
• 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 solve problems and seek additional resources.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others.

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.
• Upon graduation and clearance approval, transition to a full-time onsite position supporting the design, development, and maintenance of systems.

Benefits

• Relocation eligibility after the co-op period is complete and the employee converts to full-time employment.
• Eligible applicants may receive medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Eligible applicants may receive a 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Eligible applicants may receive flexible work schedules, an employee assistance program, and access to the Employee Scholar Program.
• Eligible applicants may receive parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Eligible applicants may receive annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to eligibility and program conditions.

What This Job Offers

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