Part time Software Engineer Co-op

Raytheon is seeking a part-time Software Engineer co-op for senior or post-graduate students graduating in December 2027. Co-op participants will work remotely during the co-op period and may transition to a full-time onsite role in Richardson, Texas after graduation and clearance approval.

Role Overview

This part-time software engineering co-op includes monthly engagement seminars, required training, security clearance-related activities, and ongoing mentor support. Co-op participants will spend 2-4 hours per month to support these activities. After graduation and approval of required security clearance, the role may transition to a full-time onsite position in Richardson, Texas to support design, development, and maintenance of systems aligned to customers’ mission needs.

Key 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 these activities
• After graduation and clearance approval, transition to a full-time onsite role in Richardson, Texas to support systems design, development, and maintenance for customers’ missions

Required Qualifications

• Senior or post-graduate status with graduation/completion of studies in December 2027 in Computer Science or a related STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
• Minimum 90 hours of credit by the start of the internship/co-op session
• Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment (can be gained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects)
• Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes using a modern IDE such as Eclipse or VSCode
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance is required
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Security Clearance Requirement

• TS/SCI without Polygraph

Technologies and Engineering Tools

• Java, Linux, Eclipse, VSCode
• Python, C++, JavaScript
• AWS Cloud
• Agile development, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes
• Continuous integration, continuous delivery
• Artificial intelligence

What You Will Learn

• Customer domain specific mission concepts and technologies
• Principles of systems engineering, including concepts related to requirements, architecture and design, and test
• Software engineering approaches, use of artificial intelligence, and agile development techniques
• Platform and software infrastructure basics, including continuous integration and continuous delivery

Preferred Qualifications

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

Remote Work Details

• During the co-op timeframe, co-ops will be remote
• Remote employees will primarily work offsite (from home)
• Travel to the site location may be required as needed
• Employees are required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories)

Onsite Work Details

• Onsite roles will work primarily onsite
• Onsite work includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of products

Benefits

• Relocation Eligibility (after co-op period has completed and conversion to full-time employment)
• 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
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (depending on level and collective-bargaining coverage)

What Raytheon Values

Raytheon values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Compensation and Location

Salary range: USD 37,000 - 82,000 per year. Location: Richardson, TX, United States of America with remote work during the co-op period.