Part Time Software Platform Engineer

RTX

. Participate in Raytheon’s Cooperative Education Program as a Software Platform Engineer Co-Op .

Posted 10/26/2026part-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 development using scripting languages such as Python and Bash, with a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and Agile methodologies. Capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government-issued security clearance while participating in collaborative co-op activities.

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Software Development Using Scripting LanguagesAbility To Obtain TS/SCI Security ClearanceFamiliarity With Linux And Windows Command LineExperience With DevSecOps ToolsetsKnowledge Of Cybersecurity Concepts

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentScripting LanguagesPythonBashLinuxWindowsDevSecOpsAgile MethodologiesNetwork DesignSoftware Development Lifecycle

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleChefDockerRancherKubernetesGitJenkinsJiraConfluenceAWS

Industry Keywords

Cooperative Education ProgramSecurity ClearanceCybersecuritySTEM MajorRemote Participation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSChefCloudCyber SecurityDockerJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPerlPythonRubyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in Raytheon’s Cooperative Education Program as a Software Platform Engineer Co-Op
Attend monthly engagement seminars
Complete required Raytheon training
Participate in security clearance activities
Meet with a mentor
Spend 2–4 hours per month supporting co-op activities
The part-time co-op does not include internship or direct program/project work
Upon graduation and clearance approval, transition to a full-time onsite position in Aurora, Colorado
After transition, support the design, development, and maintenance of systems supporting customer missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a 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 in software development using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, or Shell
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI / CI Poly security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Must work from one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. territories
Remote co-op participation requires 2–4 hours per month for engagement seminars, required training, security clearance activities, and mentor meetings
Preferred: Linux, Windows, or related operating systems at the command line
Preferred: Ansible, Chef, Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools
Preferred: Network design and architecture
Preferred: AWS, Google Cloud, or Gov cloud technologies
Preferred: DevSecOps toolsets
Preferred: Software Development Lifecycle and Agile philosophy
Cybersecurity concepts are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Eligibility after co-op period and conversion to full-time employment
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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available