Part Time Systems Engineer Co-Op (Remote)

RTX; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Relocation eligibility

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior/Post-Graduate in CS or STEM for a remote U.S. role within the Air & Space Defense Systems unit.

The role emphasizes mission concepts, system engineering principles, AI-enabled software methods, and CI/CD awareness, with emphasis on hands-on electronics testing from coursework or internships. You will collaborate across engineering domains, adapt quickly, and contribute to a team delivering secure, robust defense technologies while navigating clearance requirements and

Qualifications

• Senior or post-graduate with December 2027 graduation in CS or STEM.
• Hands-on testing of electronic equipment in academic or internship settings.
• Experience troubleshooting electronics in academic, internship, or hobby contexts.
• Experience with data analysis using MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Work on customer domain concepts and technologies for mission programs.
• Apply systems engineering principles across requirements, architecture, design and test.
• Apply software engineering approaches, AI and agile development techniques.
• Understand platform/software infrastructure including CI/CD.

Skills

Perl

Python

VBA

Education

CS or STEM degree (Graduating Dec 2027)

Tools

MATLAB

Windows

UNIX

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27

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: DoD Clearance: TS/SCI

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.

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, Mission Support Programs 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.

• 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 conversion to full‑time employment)

Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‐person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 37,000 USD - 82,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• 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

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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