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Boeing

Builds commercial aircraft, defense and space systems

Engineering Intern/Co-op - Engineering

Fall 2026Posted on 6/26/2026Deadline 7/31/26
$23.56 - $35.58/hr
Internship
Chester, PA, USA
In PersonOn-site in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania. Some roles may be hybrid at the hiring team's discretion.
Aerospace EngineeringMaterials & Structures
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Enrolled student attending Drexel University with an expected graduation date on or after August 2027
  • Ability to intern 6 months from fall 2026 to spring 2027
  • These positions must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, and a “U.S. Person” is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
  • Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
Responsibilities
  • The Industrial Engineering Co-op Student will support the development of plant and equipment layouts, capacity plans, accident prevention measures, sequencing of operations and work flows
  • Participates in the evaluation of new techniques and technological developments for integration into the production process and service operations
  • Assists with designing, maintaining, and optimizing the production system by integrating design, supply base, facilities, equipment, and personnel
  • Conducts basic work flow design and analysis
  • Develops simple models, databases and spreadsheets to analyze data and provides summary analysis and metrics for consultation to leaders
  • The Manufacturing Engineering Co-op Student will support the development and implementation of production and tooling methodologies
  • Participates as a member of our production team to support the integration of technical solutions across multiple disciplines
  • Supports the development, identification and implementation of conceptual designs and maintenance of the program architecture for build
  • Participates in the implementation of manufacturing plans
  • Investigates technical problems
  • Participates in the implementation of Lean principles and technologies
  • Interfaces with IPTs and internal customers to develop products, skills, knowledge and experience
  • The Reliability and Maintainability Systems Engineering Co-op Student will learn and perform Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) tasks such as Predictions, Allocations, Failure Mode & Effect Analyses, R&M testing, and Failure Review, Corrective Action and Maintainability Analysis
  • R&M engineer may also perform maintenance, health and optimization of engineering systems which track, monitor, report, and statistically model design changes
  • Candidate can expect to engage in initiatives to streamline inefficiencies through the use of automation and assist in analyses of Product Assurance and System Effectiveness
  • The Systems Engineering Co-op Student within the Philadelphia Design Center (PDC) will assist in the development and integration of complex systems across the Boeing company
  • This role involves system requirements definition and documentation, verification planning, validation execution and cross-functional collaboration on design solutions and analyses
  • Structures Engineering Co-op Student: Develops, integrates and documents structural requirements to establish the system design
  • Coordinates with other engineering groups to establish the product's environment
  • Guides product design and verifies structural integrity by using analytical methods, finite element models/simulations and other analysis tools throughout the product lifecycle to develop the structural environment, characteristics and performance
  • Develops test plans and configurations, supports test execution and analyzes/reports test results to validate and verify systems and components meet requirements and specifications
  • Defines and documents certification and test results to substantiate for customers and regulatory agencies that requirements are satisfied
  • Supports in-service products by investigating failures and analyzing improvements
  • Wire Installation and Wire Design Engineering Co-op Student: Develops and maintains basic cable/wire harness and equipment detail and assembly designs
  • Assists with engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests)
  • Develops and maintains basic electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas)
  • Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities
  • Collects data to support the development of statements of work
  • Assists in data gathering of supplier capabilities
  • Reviews functional and physical input used in the development of integrated design and system architecture
Desired Qualifications
  • Exceptional communication skills and interest and enthusiasm related to engineering, aerospace, and a career with Boeing
  • Candidate should be able to work in a team environment
  • Strong academic performance
  • Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations
  • Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research, or engineering internships

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

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 24th, 2026
Boeing near lows as 737 MAX 10 wins FAA approval but Vaero dispute halts 777 freighters ($6.5M a day)

Boeing won US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for its 737 MAX 10 on October 20, but a supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for nearly two months. The jet, which seats up to 230 passengers, has more than 1,555 orders, over 30% of Boeing's 737 backlog. Boeing alleged that Florida supplier Vaero stopped shipping wing rib kits. The disruption cost as much as $6.5 million per day and hit 767 output, including KC-46 tankers. The two sides settled in late September, but 777 freighter production had not restarted as of October 23. Boeing posted a second-quarter core loss of $0.76 per share on revenue of $24.6 billion, up 67%. Its backlog reached a record $715 billion. Shares closed at $188 on October 23, near the 52-week low of $177. Boeing reports third-quarter results on October 27.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2026
Boeing's jet unit still loses money despite record deliveries and $597B backlog

Boeing's commercial jet unit is still losing money, posting an operating margin of negative 2.7% in fiscal Q2 2026 despite delivering 171 airplanes, its most in a quarter since 2018. The unit earned $11.8 billion, nearly half of Boeing's $24.6 billion revenue. Management blames pricing drags that take time to fade. Cash margins on the 737 and 787 sit slightly above breakeven, and Boeing is ramping the 737 to 47 airplanes a month. Company-wide, the operating margin was negative 5.4% over the twelve months to June 2026, against 11.7% in 2018. The stock fell 11.3% over the year to October 21, 2026, while the S&P 500 returned 16.5%. Management expects better prices on its record $597 billion backlog and targets free cash flow of $1 billion to $3 billion for 2026. Boeing reports on October 27.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, clearing way for deliveries of 1,555 ordered jets

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the Boeing 737-10, the largest jet in the 737 MAX family. Boeing says it will begin deliveries in the coming months. The plane seats up to 230 passengers and has the lowest per-seat costs of any single-aisle jet in service. It also has 365 nautical miles more range than competitors without auxiliary fuel tanks, and cuts CO2 emissions and fuel use by 20%. More than 30 customers have ordered 1,555 of the planes, over 30% of the 737 MAX order book. Certification involved more than 2,000 flight hours and 1,000 ground test hours. "That rigor gives us confidence as we move toward deliveries," said Chris Payne, a Boeing vice president.

CNBC
Oct 20th, 2026
FAA certifies Boeing 737 Max 10 after years of delays, final approval for Max family

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday certified Boeing's 737 Max 10, the largest model in the family and the last to win approval. The plane was due to fly in 2020 but was delayed by safety crises and engineering changes, including to an engine anti-icing system. The approval came weeks after officials reviewed a navigation system glitch and ruled it not a safety-of-flight issue. "We will continue to hold Boeing to the highest safety standards," said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. Chief executive officer Kelly Ortberg said orders for the jet make up about 30% of Boeing's backlog. The FAA approved the smaller Max 7 in early August. Boeing opened a fourth 737 Max production line in Everett, Washington, in July.

PR Newswire
Oct 20th, 2026
Boeing launches Dataliner, an AI platform built with Microsoft to give airlines fleet-wide data insights

Boeing has launched Dataliner, an AI-powered platform that helps airlines turn fragmented aviation data into fleet-wide intelligence for maintenance and operational decisions. The company announced it on October 20, 2026. Built with Microsoft, using Azure AI Foundry and Microsoft's data solutions, Dataliner lets airlines keep data in their own environments. Airlines choose what they share and can access Boeing intelligence through applications, APIs, analytics, and AI-enabled tools. "Airlines have more data available to them than ever before, but turning that data into meaningful action remains a challenge," said Lindsey Douglas, vice president at Boeing Global Services. Dataliner will also underpin Boeing's Digital Services portfolio, including new products Asset Lifecycle Planning and TechOps AI Agent.

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