Part Time Systems Engineer Co-Op

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Engage in monthly seminars focused on employee involvement.

• Complete the training mandated by Raytheon.

• Participate in activities related to security clearances.

• Meet regularly with a mentor for guidance.

• Dedicate 2–4 hours per month to assist with co-op initiatives.

• Acquire knowledge of mission-specific concepts and technologies pertinent to customers.

• Understand systems engineering fundamentals, including requirements, architecture, design, and testing.

• Gain insights into software engineering methodologies, artificial intelligence, and agile development practices.

• Learn the basics of platform and software infrastructure, focusing on continuous integration and continuous delivery.

• Transition to a full-time onsite role in Aurora, Colorado, upon graduation and clearance approval, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of systems for customer missions.

• This part-time co-op position does not involve internship or direct program/project work.

⛳️ Requirements

• Candidates must be a Senior or Post-Graduate, with graduation or completion of studies expected in December 2027 in Computer Science or a related STEM field.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Must have the ability to obtain and sustain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

• An active and existing DoD TS/SCI security clearance is required from day one.

• Previous academic or internship experience should include hands-on testing of electronic devices.

• Familiarity with troubleshooting technical issues related to electronics in academic, internship, or hobby contexts is preferred.

• Experience with data analysis utilizing tools like MATLAB is advantageous.

• Preferred fields of study include Systems Engineering or other scientific or STEM disciplines.

• Proficiency in Windows and UNIX operating systems is preferred.

• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, VBA, or others is preferred.

• Exposure to Agile Development Principles is desirable.

• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite is preferred.

• Prior internship experience is a plus.

• Understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including roles and functions, is preferred.

• Candidates must be able to work from one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. Territories.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for relocation assistance after the co-op period and upon conversion to full-time employment.

• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance provided.

• Vision insurance included.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability protection.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• Flexible work schedule options.

• Employee assistance program offered.

• Employee Scholar Program for continued education.

• Parental leave policy.

• Paid time off benefits.

• Observance of holidays.

• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.