Part Time Software Platform Engineer Co-Op

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. Participate in monthly engagement seminars .

Posted 10/26/2026part-timeRemote • Texas • 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, along with familiarity in DevSecOps toolsets and cloud technologies. Capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government-issued security clearance while supporting customer mission systems.

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Software Development Using PythonU.S. Government-Issued TS/SCI ClearanceDevSecOps ToolsetsLinux Command Line ProficiencyAgile Software Development Lifecycle

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentScripting LanguagesPythonPerlRubyBashShellLinuxWindowsNetwork Design

Soft Skills

Mentorship ParticipationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleChefDockerRancherKubernetesGitJenkinsJiraConfluenceAWS

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipActive Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity ConceptsEngineering PrinciplesSoftware Development LifecycleAgile PhilosophyGovernment Cloud Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSChefCloudCyber SecurityDockerJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPerlPythonRubyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 activities
Upon graduation and clearance approval, transition to a full-time onsite position in Richardson, Texas
After conversion, 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
Computer Science or related STEM major
Minimum of 90 credit hours by the start of the co-op session
Experience in software development using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, or Shell
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued TS/SCI / CI Poly security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
Preferred: basic engineering principles, theories, and concepts
Preferred: solutions to routine technical problems
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 government 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
Monthly engagement seminars
Raytheon required training
Mentor meetings