01883545 Software Engineer Co-op (Remote) (Open)

Marshall University; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

RTX is hiring a Software Engineer co-op (remote) for senior or postgraduate students graduating December 2027. The role supports aerospace software development within ASDS and leads toward a full-time onsite position in Richardson, Texas after clearance. Co-ops participate in training, security processes, and mentorship while contributing to design and maintenance of mission-critical software.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Senior or Post-Graduate with graduation/ completion of studies in December 2027 in Computer Science or related STEM major.
• 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.
• Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in an IDE such as Eclipse or VSCode.

Responsibilities

• Develop object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment.
• Troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in IDEs like Eclipse or VSCode.
• Participate in security clearance activities and training as part of the co-op program.

Skills

Java

Troubleshooting

Agile development

Education

CS or STEM degree

Tools

Eclipse

VSCode

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS Cloud

Job description

01883545 Software Engineer Co-op (Remote) (Open)

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU) specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. Focused on program execution, business growth and the highest level of customer satisfaction, the ASDS team provides customers with unmatched capabilities of detection and sensing, command and control, and air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surface-to-air munitions to accomplish air, space and missile defense missions. Within ASDS, Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance is our Sub-SBU that delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence (Multi-INT) and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management.

Raytheon is hiring Software Engineer co-ops as a part of the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program (Co‑op).This is a part-time, remote role targeting senior or postgraduate students with an expected graduation date of December 2027.

Upon selection, Co‑op participants will be submitted for a U.S. Government security clearance.

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued TS/SCI security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

During the co-op period, co-ops will participate in monthly engagement seminars, complete Raytheon required training, participate in security clearance activities, and meet with a mentor. This part-time position requires co-ops to spend 2‑4 hours per month in support of these activities and 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 to support the design, development, and maintenance of systems in support of our customers’ missions.

What You Will Learn

Customer domain specific mission concepts and technologies

Principles of systems engineering, to include concepts related to requirements, architecture and design, and test

Software engineering approaches, use of artificial intelligence, and agile development techniques

Platform / software infrastructure basics to include continuous integration and continuous delivery

Qualifications You Must Have

Must be a Senior or Post-Graduate with graduation / completion of studies in December 2027 in Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major

Must have a minimum of 90 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co‑op session.

Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment (Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects)

Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in a modern Integrated Development Environment (IDE) such as Eclipse or VSCode

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with Agile development

Experience working with applications in the AWS Cloud

Experience with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility (after co‑op period has completed and conversion to full-time employment)

This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Security Clearances - United States Department of State