2026 Summer Intern: Operations (Defense Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering)

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Elizabeth and Maggie share their stories on celebrating the perspectives and accomplishments from LGBTQIA+ employees and allies across Boeing.

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From space to defense, senior software and project engineer, Kimberly Sledge, inspires the next generation of Black women in STEM.

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Our software engineering challenges are immense. But the possibilities are even greater. Learn how our team is harnessing the power of future-forward computing.

Read how Kaomi Hashimoto has grown her career across continents, while supporting our next generation of leaders.

A a modeling and simulation engineer for Boeing Ground-based Midcourse Defense, or GMD, Kyle mostly deals in a world that’s conceptual, using a modeling system to simulate and predict how a customer request will perform in a real-world scenario.

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Meet Lee, a manufacturing engineer in Boeing’s Melbourne factory who has worked on commercial and defense aircraft, including the first Australian-made autonomous military aircraft, known as the MQ28A Ghost Bat.

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Romina Cutescu, a systems engineer, works on programs that are critical to homeland security.

Sarah designs and manufactures flight control components for Boeing commercial aircraft in Australia.

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Chandler is pursuing her passions thanks in part to our development programs and tuition assistance.

Meet Nicholas, a Supply Chain Management Intern at Boeing Australian Defence Force.

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Since interning, Emily completed rotations in four business units and worked on the cargo air vehicle program. Today, she is a flight test engineer for the T-7A program.

Alex Campos, a Boeing Missile Defense contracts administrator and U.S. Navy reservist, shares his advice for staying on mission.

Meet Dr. Rongsheng “Ken” Li, a Principal Technical Fellow who has been awarded for his work in aerospace guidance, navigation and control systems.

Meet Jade, a Systems Engineering Intern at Boeing Defence Australia who spent her internship working with the Emerging Markets teams.

Read how Kristin Innes and her partner Bonnie are growing their family with help from Boeing's fertility benefits.

Nick Perry shares why understanding, identifying with and talking about disabilities helps reduce stigmas.

Discover how Suba Iyer turned her fascination with how things work into an engineering career.

Discover how our Neurodiversity at Work program helped Thomas launch his software engineering career.

Boeing's partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund is an initiative supporting HBCUs through campus recruitment, career immersion, scholarships, and more.

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Faced with caring for two sick family members, Sandra Lankford leaned on Boeing's caregiver benefits for support. Watch Sandra's story.

Find out how Enrica is advancing her career at prestigious universities around the world with tuition assistance from Boeing.

Read how Sanh Ha, an engineer who is deaf, applied innovative thinking to safely overcome obstacles during a test flight.

Meet Kim, Greta and Miwa: Three women who took chances and developed their careers on their own terms.

Meet Nic, a leader in the UK who is advancing equity and entrepreneurial innovation to solve aerospace challenges.

Meet Jimmy, an Air Force veteran and aviation safety coordinator that helps teams operating the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler get home safely.

Pete Kunz, Phantom Works chief engineer, describes opportunities that have shaped his career and shares tips for success.

As project manager for Ground-based Midcourse Defense, Rayni isn't bothered by roadblocks. Read her advice for career growth.

Anthony 'Tony' Crutchfield, Boeing vice president and retired lieutenant general, shares decades of leadership experience with students and early career professionals from underrepresented communities.

A lifelong interest in chemistry sparked this engineer to desegregate lunch counters in 1960 and unveil cutting-edge technology in Boeing laboratories 50 years later.

Read how Sarah Wauahdooah, a manufacturing research and development engineer, applies her robotics expertise on the V-22 Osprey program.

An operations manager and an analyst for the V-22 tiltrotor thrive on teamwork in the factory and at home.

Stephanie Yount, engineer and recent Leadership Next graduate, discovers she’s most comfortable when she’s completely uncomfortable.

Meet Susana, a supplier quality specialist in Mexico who's using problem-solving skills to drive operational excellence.

Meet Boeing finance leader Terrence Chance, and discover the breadth of the experience that's shaped his career.

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From making repairs on aircraft to building spacecraft, Oborsouis "OB" has had his hands in a little bit of everything.

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Product security engineer Anna Guthrie builds resilient technologies to protect against cyberattacks. In this interview, she offers a glimpse into a day in her life with our growing cybersecurity team.

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Kristine Ramos, design engineer, goes above and beyond to advocate for human spaceflight.

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Darcy and Susan discuss their experiences as transgender women and the effects inclusion — and exclusion — have on their time at work.

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Electrical engineer Marcela Angulo works on next-generation defense technology and inspires Hispanic students to get involved in STEM.

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Engineering manager Aslihan Karlidag uses Boeing’s digital learning opportunities to keep her fears at bay

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Christina Upah believes problem-solving starts with a great team.

How a conversation at a career fair led business operations leader, Jennifer, on an unexpected career path.

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A lifelong Boeing employee, Rodney credits his varied career to managers’ support and his own curiosity.

Vice president Tresha Lacaux landed her dream internship at Boeing. Today, she’s landed her dream role

Read how Dr. Catherine Sinclair, a software engineer with Boeing Defence Australia, increases awareness of domestic abuse and supports gender equity.

Shruthi discusses innovating with her design build team, and taking her next career step as a manufacturing engineer at Boeing in India.

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Meet Kay and Denise, inventors of an adhesive removal tool and an inspiration to other innovators across our company.

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The Boeing Pre-Employment Training Program (BPET) allows students from pre-certified academic manufacturing programs to skip the interview process when applying for specific manufacturing jobs at Boeing.

Nathan helps our defence customers make decisions using the power of modelling and simulation.

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Suellen achieved her dream to become a Boeing engineer. Now she’s mentoring our future leaders.

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Joshua, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, once helped repair our aircraft. Now he flies in them.

Want to start a career at Boeing but don’t have a four-year degree? Here’s what you need to know about our entry-level manufacturing opportunities.

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Launch your career in aerospace manufacturing by building some of the most iconic aircraft in the world. No degree required. Learn more.

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Boeing's first Black Senior Technical Fellow grew from humble beginnings to executive leader and mentor.

Three teammates champion a new approach to helping overcome the “mid-career crisis” and increasing diversity at all levels.

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You can join the more than 18,000 veterans who chose Boeing to be their next mission.

Work on projects with a scope few companies can match in an entry-level role — where many of our senior leaders started their careers.

Gain hands-on experience and work alongside a team of industry leaders as you help build the future.

Build advanced aerospace products while growing your skills and earning best-in-class benefits.

Boeing is more than airplanes. More than satellites. More than cutting-edge cyber solutions. We work together with advanced technology on projects for the defense and intelligence communities. Join our Cybersecurity team.

Data doesn’t work in silos — it needs to breathe and interact with other information in order to tell the whole story, not just parts of it. At Boeing, we’re working across our enterprise to let data and information drive our collective decision-making. Join our Data Science and Analytics team today.

Electrical engineers work closely with our customers to develop electronic and electrical systems for Boeing aircraft, and world-class autonomous robotic systems for space, terrestrial, and underwater hardware. Learn more about the team.

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Flight engineers are essential to the development, safety and success of our products and solutions. Learn more about the team.

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As a Test and Evaluation Engineer at Boeing, you'll ensure that our next-generation commercial and defense products and systems meet the highest standards. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of aerospace.

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Learn how you can get access to cutting-edge technology and grow your skills through our Information Technology & Data Analytics Intern Program.

Come build the future with Boeing and develop the next generation of aircraft, space and underwater vehicles and revolutionary approaches to manufacturing.

Mechanical and structural engineers at Boeing develop and apply innovative technologies that shape the future. Learn more.

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At Boeing, our production engineers use their skills to build the future of advanced manufacturing. Learn more.

With a career in supplier management at Boeing, you can help solve business challenges that are redefining an entire industry.

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The most exciting advances in aerospace are being developed today in India. Join us and build a career at the center of our industry’s future.

Across 30 key locations in the UK, we employ more than 3,000 highly skilled teammates. And, after 80 years of success, we keep growing.

Whether you're a software engineer, systems engineer, or cyber analyst, help us solve tough challenges and contribute to the security of the nation.

Join us and contribute to next-generation aircraft, training, and defense products and capabilities.

We develop technologies that will shape the future of flight and we need your curiosity and unique perspective to help keep us innovating.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

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As the largest aerospace company in the state, we play a vital role in the U.S. space and defense programs.

As we transform aerospace, your skills will take center stage. Join us and help connect, protect and explore our world and beyond.

In our Finance Intern Program, you can be part of a team that is helping shape the future of aerospace.

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For more than 50 years, we’ve worked closely with Japan to help create the future of aerospace and bring new expertise to our future-focused products.

Known for producing the Apache and Little Bird aircraft, we’re also home to centers of excellence in software, composites, wiring and fabrication.

In our Business Intern Program, you can be part of a team that is helping shape the future of aerospace.

In our Supply Chain Intern Program, you can be part of a team that is helping shape the future of aerospace.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

Our Total Rewards program includes best-in-class benefits designed to meet your needs at every stage in life.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

Our teams in Ukraine provide engineering expertise, consultation services, research and technical assistance for our platforms and aircraft that fly worldwide.

Across our manufacturing plants, research and technology center, engineering center and propulsion sites, we’re developing new advances in flight.

At the center of aviation since 1916, many of our most innovative products are designed and built here.

For more than 90 years, we’ve partnered with Brazil and today you can join a team filled with creative minds who are building what’s next.

Every day around the globe, Boeing manufacturing employees build the future of aerospace. Join our team. Your future is waiting.

As a software engineer at Boeing your code will power products that defy gravity and fly faster than the speed of sound.

Boeing HR professionals support our employees as they manage their career path, develop their teams and chart the course for career development. Learn how you can join the team.

Join a team of more than 4,300 people providing leading-edge aviation services for our defense and commercial customers.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

Satyaki helps to keep the Australian Army’s CH-47 Chinook helicopters flying around the clock.

Meet Danielle and Ankita, two teammates who are breaking biases with the help of allies.

‘It’s about technology and innovation that will transform aerospace as we know it.’

Veteran, military spouse and engineer, Jenna believes there are many paths to success.

Discover a career with Phantom Works, Boeing’s advanced research and development division, and shape the future of aerospace. Apply today for engineering, cybersecurity, data intelligence jobs and more.

Elisa’s passion for aviation motivates her to enhance internal tools that improve collaboration.

Adrian supports the efficiency and reliability of 777X wing structures through innovative design solutions.

Tristan helps his team create experimental hardware designs for propulsion applications.

Learn how Mya contributes to safety and certification standards for Boeing Defense, Space & Security.

Meet Niyathi, who manages projects for our Sustainable Aerospace Together Forum.

Through Aerospace Xelerated, Eva supports aerospace startups, fostering innovation and industry advancement.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

A chance to start your career designing and building our next generation of products.

As a Research Intern, Atira is working on real-world projects and helping to shape the future of aerospace.

From Vietnam to the United States, Doan learned about our company from engineers around the world.

From day one, Adrian felt welcomed and part of a collaborative team.

Dominic and his team are at the forefront of studying alternative energy sources and future flight concepts.

Find answers to common questions about applying for aerospace and defense jobs that require a security clearance.

Learn how having a security clearance can open new career and growth opportunities in the aerospace and defense industry.

Learn about the different security clearance levels required for aerospace and defense jobs. Learn how to transfer active clearances to a job at Boeing

Explore job opportunities for military spouses at Boeing, including for jobs that require security clearance.

Tori started her career digging up ancient bones as a budding archeologist. Today, she’s a systems engineer for our E-7A Wedgetail program in Adelaide, South Australia.

The Boeing Pre-Employment Training Program (BPET) in South Carolina allows students from pre-certified academic manufacturing programs to skip the interview process when applying for specific manufacturing jobs at Boeing.