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Boeing

Builds commercial aircraft, defense and space systems

Facilities Engineering Intern

Summer 2027Deadline 10/23/26
$45k - $90k
Internship
Ridley Park, PA, USA+10 moreMore locations: Long Beach, CA, USA | Mesa, AZ, USA | Renton, WA, USA | Seal Beach, CA, USA | Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA | Everett, WA, USA | Heath, OH, USA | North Charleston, SC, USA | Huntington Beach, CA, USA | Hazelwood, MO, USA
HybridSome roles are hybrid or fully onsite; some positions offer relocation based on eligibility.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to work full-time for 10–12 weeks during Summer 2027.
  • Currently majoring in a core engineering or applied sciences discipline, including Architecture, Civil/Structural, Chemical, Data Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Controls, or Software.
  • Mathematics, Physics, or Cybersecurity majors may also be considered.
  • Be an enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date on or after August 2027.
  • Meet U.S. Person export-control eligibility requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
  • Some positions may require the ability to obtain U.S. security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
  • Some positions require the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.
  • Applicable and appropriate educational or certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience are required.
Responsibilities
  • Work directly with a mentor in the intern's field of study to find solutions to real-world problems.
  • Tour Boeing manufacturing and research facilities to experience products up close.
  • Interact with company leaders to discuss strategy and Boeing's future.
  • Build a professional network through social events and activities.
  • Gain skills and knowledge for a future career in the aerospace industry.
  • Provide engineering support and conduct activities related to short- and long-term infrastructure planning, capital-improvement construction projects, and maintenance operations.
  • Advise and work with internal and external customers to analyze, design, and complete facilities construction projects and maintenance activities.
  • Apply engineering principles and methodology to translate customer requirements into feasible options that meet scope, resource, and cost expectations.
  • Plan, manage, and execute projects, which may involve external vendors, in accordance with construction documents and applicable regulations, standards, codes, and ordinances.
Desired Qualifications
  • Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.
  • Technical projects, research, or engineering internship experience.
  • Prior construction or facilities experience; familiarity with equipment, HVAC, building systems, infrastructure, AutoCAD, and/or computing skills.
  • Junior or senior class standing.

About the company

Boeing builds commercial airplanes, military aircraft and space systems for airlines, governments and other aerospace customers worldwide. Its passenger jet families include the 737 and 787, while its defense portfolio spans fighter aircraft, helicopters, tankers and satellites. Engineers design and integrate aircraft structures and systems, and factories assemble and test the finished products for delivery to customers. The company earns money through aircraft and equipment sales, government development contracts, and services such as maintenance, spare parts and flight training. Boeing was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Boeing brought fuselage production in house: December 2025's completed Spirit acquisition includes the 737 structures business.
  • Demand supports long production programs: July 2026 reporting lists Boeing's commercial backlog above 6,200 airplanes.
  • Eligible staff study without annual STEM tuition caps: Boeing pays partner schools directly under Learning Together.

What critics are saying

  • Commercial recovery remains unprofitable: July 2026 reporting shows Boeing's airplane division lost $322 million in the second quarter.
  • Boeing bears defense overruns: fixed-price deals supplied roughly 60% of its defense manufacturing and defense services revenue in 2025.
  • Union negotiations shape Boeing factory careers: its U.S. workforce has 32 separate labor agreements with different expiration dates.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing dominates cargo aircraft: it says its freighters serve over 90% of the global air freight market.
  • Service work extends beyond Boeing jets: Global Services supports equipment regardless of its original manufacturer.
  • Heavy lifting uses two rotors: Boeing's Chinook places its lifting rotors in tandem for cargo missions.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Oct 15th, 2026
Boeing's board gets an aviation overhaul as it eyes a new jet and a $715B backlog

Boeing's board now has far more aviation experience than the one that elected former chief executive David Calhoun, according to a Motley Fool analysis of company filings. Four current directors stand out: Bradley Tilden, a former Alaska Air Group chief executive; David Joyce, who retired as chief executive of GE Aviation in 2020; Akhil Johri, a former United Technologies chief financial officer; and David Gitlin, who ran two United Technologies aerospace businesses. The earlier board included several members without clear aviation expertise. Only Robert Bradway, John Richardson, and Lynn Good remain. That experience matters as chief executive Kelly Ortberg works to restore the balance sheet before developing a new airplane. He says Boeing needs "a couple more years" before committing to one. The company still holds a $715 billion backlog.

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Oct 7th, 2026
Boeing reports $2.09B net income but −$2.9B EBITDA as 0% operating margin reveals zero profit from aircraft business

Boeing reported net income of $2.09 billion over the past twelve months, but its EBITDA for the same period was negative $2.9 billion. The company's operating margin stands at 0.00% on $93.99 billion of revenue, meaning its aircraft business earned nothing from operations. The positive net income came from items below the operating line, not from building and selling airplanes. Boeing generated $3.64 billion in operating cash flow, largely from customer deposits, but capital spending of $3.86 billion resulted in negative free cash flow of $220 million. The company carries debt of $48.36 billion against $19.3 billion of cash, yielding a debt-to-equity ratio of 790.88%. Boeing has paid no dividend since March 2020.

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Sep 30th, 2026
Boeing wins $20B+ Navy fighter contract, Moderna drops in premarket

US stock index futures traded near flat on Wednesday as investors awaited key inflation data and semiconductor earnings. The personal consumption expenditures price index, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, is due later today and expected to show inflation remaining above the central bank's 2% target. Boeing surged 3% in premarket trading after winning a contract worth over $20 billion to develop the US Navy's next-generation carrier-based strike fighter, the F/A-XX. The award beat rival Northrop Grumman and marks Boeing's second consecutive sixth-generation fighter programme win. Concentrix plunged 11.1% after reporting disappointing revenue and guidance. The company forecast fourth-quarter revenue to decline 3% to 5%, citing faster-than-expected AI automation among clients.

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Sep 29th, 2026
Boeing wins US Navy F/A-XX contract to replace F-18, second major fighter jet win this year

Boeing has won a Pentagon contract to develop the F/A-XX, the US Navy's next-generation stealth fighter jet designed to replace the F/A-18 Hornet, beating Northrop Grumman. This marks Boeing's second major fighter jet programme win this year, following its March victory over Lockheed Martin for the Air Force's F-47. The Navy has released limited details about the classified programme, including costs, procurement numbers, and operational timelines. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his deputy initially opposed the F/A-XX, arguing the US defence industrial base couldn't handle two overlapping aircraft programmes, but Congress provided funding to proceed. Analysts question whether Boeing can secure adequate workforce for both programmes, particularly experienced engineers and production workers at its St Louis facility.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 27th, 2026
Boeing shares down 21% from peak as 737 Max wing production delays slow turnaround

Boeing shares have fallen 9% this year and sit 21% below their peak, as production delays test the company's turnaround efforts. The main bottleneck is the 737 Max wing assembly in Renton, Washington, which has prevented Boeing from reaching its target of 47 aircraft per month. CEO Kelly Ortberg told investors in September that production remains unstable at the current 42-monthly cap set by the FAA in October 2025. Reaching 52 aircraft per month by year-end appears unlikely, as it depends on a new production line in Everett coming online. Higher oil prices, driven by US-Iran tensions, have also pressured airline margins. Despite challenges, second-quarter revenue rose to $24.56 billion from $22.75 billion, with commercial deliveries increasing to 171 from 150 aircraft.