Part-Time Software Engineer Co-op, Remote

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. Participate in Raytheon’s Cooperative Education Program as a part-time Software Engineer co-op .

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesEntry Level💰 $37,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in software engineering principles, particularly in object-oriented programming with Java, and possesses foundational knowledge in systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and agile methodologies. Capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance while effectively communicating technical concepts.

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Object-Oriented ProgrammingJava DevelopmentAgile DevelopmentSecurity ClearanceLinux Environment

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Hard Skills

JavaObject-Oriented ProgrammingSoftware TroubleshootingAgile DevelopmentPythonC++JavaScriptMicroservicesDockerKubernetes

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

EclipseVSCodeAWS Cloud

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government-Issued TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Systems EngineeringContinuous IntegrationContinuous DeliveryCustomer Mission ConceptsSoftware Engineering

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptKubernetesLinuxMicroservicesPythonTypeScriptC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in Raytheon’s Cooperative Education Program as a part-time Software Engineer co-op
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 co-op engagement and clearance activities
Learn customer mission concepts and technologies
Learn systems engineering concepts covering requirements, architecture, design, and testing
Learn software engineering, artificial intelligence, and agile development approaches
Learn continuous integration and continuous delivery infrastructure basics
Transition upon graduation and clearance approval to a full-time onsite role in Richardson, Texas
In the transitioned role, support the design, development, and maintenance of systems for customer missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior or Post-Graduate student graduating/completing studies in December 2027 in Computer Science or a related STEM major
Minimum of 90 credit hours by the start of the internship/co-op session
Experience developing object-oriented software using Java in a Linux environment; experience may come from employment, research, coursework, or projects
Ability to troubleshoot software errors and provide fixes in a modern IDE such as Eclipse or VSCode
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Preferred: Agile development experience
Preferred: Python, C++, or JavaScript development experience
Preferred: AWS Cloud application experience
Preferred: Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized applications experience
Preferred: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
Mentor meetings
Monthly engagement seminars
Required training