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 strong software development skills using scripting languages such as Python and Bash, with a solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and Agile methodologies. Capable of obtaining and maintaining a U.S. government-issued security clearance while supporting systems design and development for customer missions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Software Development Using Scripting LanguagesAbility To Obtain TS/SCI / CI Poly Security ClearanceExperience With Linux Command-Line InterfaceKnowledge Of Software Development LifecycleExperience With Cloud Technologies

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentScripting LanguagesPythonBashLinuxCloud TechnologiesDevSecOpsNetwork DesignAgile MethodologiesCybersecurity Concepts

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleDockerKubernetesGitJenkinsJiraConfluenceChefRancher

Industry Keywords

U.S. CitizenshipSecurity ClearanceSTEM MajorCustomer MissionsEngagement Seminars

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSChefCloudCyber SecurityDockerJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPerlPythonRubyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in 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
After graduation and clearance approval, transition to a full-time onsite role in Richardson, Texas
Upon transition, support the design, development, and maintenance of systems supporting customer missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior or postgraduate student with graduation/completion of 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; experience may come from on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects
U.S. citizenship required
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
Preferred: knowledge/experience with Linux, Windows, or related operating systems at the command-line interface
Preferred: experience with Ansible, Chef, Docker, Rancher, Kubernetes, Git, Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools
Preferred: experience with network design and architecture schemes
Preferred: experience with cloud technologies such as AWS, Google, or Gov
Preferred: DevSecOps toolset experience
Preferred: Software Development Lifecycle and Agile philosophy knowledge
Cybersecurity concepts experience is 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
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed)