System Engineering Co-op

About the Role

This is a part-time, remote Co-op role within Raytheon’s Air & Space Defense Systems (ASDS) strategic business unit (SBU), specifically within Space Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance. The role targets senior or postgraduate students in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in RF communications and antenna system design. Expected graduation dates are May 2027 or August 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of analysis, integration, and verification.
• Troubleshoot test activities in labs or OPS environments.
• Support failure data analyses, including root cause and corrective action processes using advanced lab or field test equipment.
• Complete and compile detailed performance evaluations using analysis tools such as MATLAB.
• Support preparation and presentation of results in reports and briefings to internal or external stakeholders.
• Support activities related to test and troubleshooting of hardware.
• Support root-cause analysis and implement minor design changes.
• Maintain engineering specifications, drawings, and engineering databases.
• Participate in engineering tag-ups and meetings between the Program, System Engineering, and the Chief Engineer.
• Resolve and coordinate system technical solutions with Engineering teams.
• Participate in periodic team meetings and interface teleconference meetings.
• Support for mockup hardware, sustainment/depot returns, and repair.
• Support RF Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Systems Integration & Test activities across the product development lifecycle after on-the-job training.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with an expected graduation date of May 2027 or August 2027.
• Academic or internship experience with hands-on testing of electronic equipment.
• Exposure to troubleshooting technical issues with electronics in an academic, internship, or hobby setting using common commercial test equipment (e.g., oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, Signal Generator).
• Exposure to data analysis using tools such as MATLAB.
• Experience with tools such as Microsoft Office, Ansys HFSS, or Python for data analysis and automation.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• DoD Clearance: Top Secret security clearance is active and existing after day 1.
• Proficiency in Windows or UNIX platforms.
• Experience with Perl, Python, VBA, and/or other scripting languages.
• Exposure to Agile Development Principles.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Previous internship experience.
• Experience with electrical schematics, interface control documentation, and communications protocols.
• Exposure to reflector system design, antenna feed design, solid-state amplifiers performance parameters, and high-power tube amplifiers technology.
• Exposure with instrumentation and collection of large data sets, including the application of scripting or automation to data collection and analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic engineering skills and interest in how systems are developed and function.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Co-op Program Details

• Upon selection, Co-op participants will complete a Co-op Program Agreement and will be submitted for a U.S. Government security clearance, including completion of the Standard Form 86 (SF‑86).
• Raytheon will sponsor the security clearance, and participants must maintain eligibility throughout the program and subsequent employment.
• After completing degree, program, and clearance requirements, consideration for a full-time role with Raytheon, onsite in Aurora, CO, will be provided.
• Employment is at-will, and the program may end if academic, employment, or clearance requirements are not met.
• The successful candidate will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states.
• This position is designated as remote, but travel to the site location may be expected.