Software Engineering Co-op (Summer/Fall 2027)

RTX (Raytheon); Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX in Wilsonville, Oregon is seeking a software engineering co-op to design and develop software from requirements and to debug flight-critical software in a lab or simulation environment.

This full-time co-op runs May/June–December and offers hands-on aerospace experience, exposure to Head-Up Displays and camera systems, and collaboration with experienced engineers on verification, testing, and software procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in a STEM major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C#, Python, Perl.
• Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred; coursework in embedded systems and debugging skills encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software from functional and interface requirements.
• Debug flight critical software and perform system integration in a lab or simulation environment.
• Create or maintain software component unit tests.
• Develop requirement-based test procedures.
• Verify software performance through structural coverage analysis.
• Execute test procedures in support of formal software verification efforts.

Skills

C

C#

Python

Perl

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related STEM major

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-14

Country: United States of America

Location: US-OR-WILSONVILLE-596 ~ 27500 SW Parkway Ave ~ BLDG 596

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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

• Immerse yourself in a full-time, Monday-Friday co-op session, that will run May/June-December (including the fall semester; it is expected students will take a semester off from coursework to fully engage with this working mentorship opportunity).
• You will design and develop software from functional and interface requirements.
• You will debug flight critical software and perform associated system integration activities in a laboratory or a simulation environment.
• You will create and or maintain software component unit tests.
• You will develop requirement-based test procedures.
• You will verify software performance through structural coverage analysis.
• You will execute test procedures in support of formal software verification efforts.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain knowledge of Head-Up Displays and Camera systems.
• You will gain knowledge of software development in aerospace industry.
• You will learn the latest industry software development tools, practices, and processes.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) major and actively enrolled through the completion of the internship/co-op session.
• Experience in programming languages such as C, C#, Python, Perl.

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Coursework in embedded system development.
• Strong software and hardware debugging skills

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.

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.

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.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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 a