Part Time Systems Engineer Co-Op (Remote)

RTX (Raytheon); Aurora (CO); Remote; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a System Engineering and Test Engineer co-op for a part-time, remote role targeting senior or postgraduate students with an expected December 2027 graduation. The position involves applying systems engineering principles, software approaches including AI and agile methods, and CI/CD basics, with a pathway to an onsite Aurora, CO role after graduation and clearance approval.

Selected co-ops will undergo government security clearance activities and mentorship, spending 2–4 hours

Qualifications

• Senior or Post-Graduate with December 2027 graduation in Computer Science or STEM field
• Experience or internship involving hands-on testing of electronic equipment
• Exposure to troubleshooting electronics in academic or internship setting
• Exposure to data analysis using MATLAB

Responsibilities

• Contribute to system engineering concepts including requirements, architecture and design, and test
• Apply software engineering approaches, including AI and agile methods
• Support platform/software infrastructure topics such as CI/CD
• Collaborate on projects to support design, development and maintenance for mission-focused systems

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

B.S./M.S. in STEM

Tools

Perl

Python

U UNIX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-21

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI without Polygraph

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

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 System Engineering and Test 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. 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 Aurora, CO to support the design, development, and maintenance of systems in support of our customers' missions.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Academic or internship experience that included hands-on testing of electronic equipment
• Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic or internship setting, or as part of a hobby
• Exposure to data analysis using tools such as MATLAB

Qualifications We Prefer

• Specific majors: Systems Engineering or related scientific or STEM discipline
• Proficient use of both Windows and UNIX platform
• Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/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 systems engineering lifecycle, roles and functions
• Proven strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
• Basic Engineering skills and interest in how systems are developed and function
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to solve problems and seek out additional resources
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others (or coworkers).

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 conver