2026 Raytheon Part Time Co-op – Software Infrastructure Engineer
About the role
About RTX and Raytheon
RTX is an aerospace and defense company with over 100 years of experience. Raytheon's Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit specializes in multi-domain integrated air and missile defense, advanced sensors, space-based systems, hypersonics, effectors and cyber solutions. The Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Sub-SBU delivers information superiority from space, multi-mission automation and orchestration, multiple intelligence and resilient operations, secure processing, and data management.
Position Overview
This is a part-time, remote co-op position in Software Infrastructure Engineering through the Raytheon Cooperative Education Program. The role targets senior or postgraduate students with expected graduation in May 2027 or August 2027, majoring in Computer Science or a related STEM field. The part-time position is planned to begin in Summer 2026.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance (TS/SCI without Polygraph)
- Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
- Expected graduation date of May 2027 or August 2027
- Degree in Computer Science or related STEM field
Important Notes
Upon selection, co-op participants will complete a Co-op Program Agreement and be submitted for a U.S. Government security clearance, including completion of the Standard Form 86 (SF-86). Co-op participants must maintain eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance throughout the program and subsequent employment. This position is onsite in State College, PA once graduated and cleared.