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Designs and manufactures commercial jets

Millennium Space Systems Intern Program - Ground Software Engineering

Summer 2026Posted on 3/3/2026Deadline 4/2/26
$21.15 - $35.58/hr
Internship
Chantilly, VA, USA+1 more

More locations: El Segundo, CA, USA

In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience writing scripts and backend software applications in Python
  • Experience with Python webserver frameworks (Twisted, Flask, FastAPI) and building RESTful web services in conjunction with message broker architectures
  • Experience with backend development interacting with relational, time-series, and document databases (PostgreSQL, InfluxDB, MongoDB)
  • Comfortable building interactive UIs using Javascript frameworks
  • Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code practices
  • Familiarity with containerization and container orchestration practices using Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes
  • Comfortable communicating technical details verbally and in writing
  • To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required
  • Some positions may require the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
  • This position is 100% onsite
  • COI assessment process must be satisfied
Responsibilities
  • Leads the design, development, integration, testing, and delivery of large-scale ground software and mission control systems
  • Interacts with other Millennium staff to support testing on components, subsystems, and spacecraft in test configurations
  • Integrates Millennium software applications into Government-furnished software and infrastructure
  • Implements specific mission data processing applications into existing systems to support payloads and end data users
  • Contributes to ground software or tool development by completing larger feature requests, taking ownership of larger software modules, analysis packages, and workflows
Desired Qualifications
  • Strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above)
  • 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
  • Exceptional communication skills and interest and enthusiasm related to engineering, aerospace and a career with Boeing
  • Junior or Senior class standing

About the company

Boeing designs, builds, and supports large airplanes for commercial, defense, and space use. Its main products are commercial airliners, military aircraft, and space systems, created through integrated engineering and manufacturing across aircraft frames, propulsion, avionics, and services. The company differentiates itself by its scale, a long history of military and space programs, and an end-to-end portfolio that covers civil aviation, defense, and space missions, which helps it serve both airline customers and government customers worldwide. Its goal is to provide reliable, safe, and efficient aerospace solutions while navigating safety, quality, and production challenges, maintain leadership in large-aircraft manufacturing, and rebuild trust for future growth.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Arlington, Virginia

Founded

1916

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What believers are saying

  • Second-quarter 2026 revenue rose 8% to $24.6 billion, with positive free cash flow.
  • Boeing delivered 171 aircraft in Q2 2026, its highest quarterly total since 2018.
  • 737 defects fell 45% at Wichita, improving delivery reliability and customer confidence.

What critics are saying

  • SPEEA members vote by early October 2026; a strike shuts 777X certification immediately.
  • Spirit AeroSystems liabilities exceed identifiable assets by $1.9 billion, forcing years of drag.
  • Boeing still carries $45.9 billion debt; another production stumble threatens covenant pressure and liquidity.

What makes Boeing unique

  • Boeing owns one half of the global large-jet duopoly with Airbus.
  • Its $131.23 billion F-15 Eagle Crest ceiling secures decades of defense work through 2037.
  • Boeing still certifies 737 MAX 10, 777-9, and 787 programs at scale.

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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

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 17th, 2026
Boeing's $8.4B Spirit buyback reveals $1.9B in hidden liabilities

Boeing has uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars in additional liabilities at Spirit AeroSystems following its $8.4 billion acquisition of the fuselage supplier in December 2025. Spirit's assumed liabilities now exceed identifiable assets by roughly $1.9 billion, including $1.52 billion tied to below-market customer contracts. Boeing repurchased Spirit's factories after selling them in 2005, reversing an outsourcing strategy following safety failures including two fatal 737 MAX crashes and the 2024 Alaska Airlines door-plug incident. Despite these challenges, Boeing reported operational improvements in the second quarter, with revenue rising 8% to $24.56 billion and free cash flow turning positive at $631 million. The company reduced fuselage defects by 45% through new inspections at Spirit's Wichita facility. Boeing maintains a $715 billion backlog and targets $10 billion in annual free cash flow long-term.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 17th, 2026
Boeing poised to rise as oil peaks, says Jim Cramer

Jim Cramer believes Boeing is poised to rise, arguing that oil prices may be peaking. He noted an inverse relationship between crude oil and Boeing's stock, saying the shares gained $5 when crude fell recently. Boeing's second-quarter revenue increased 8% year over year to $24.6 billion, with operating cash flow reaching $1.4 billion. The company's backlog hit a record $715 billion, including over 6,200 commercial aircraft. However, Boeing's Commercial Airplanes division posted a $322 million operating loss despite delivering 171 aircraft. The company reported a $428 million GAAP net loss and ended June with $45.9 billion in consolidated debt against $20 billion in cash and marketable securities. The 737-7 and 737-10 variants completed flight testing, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 13th, 2026
Boeing stock climbs above $200 despite August delivery dip, boosted by $715B backlog and turnaround progress

Boeing's shares climbed above $200 despite delivering 51 aircraft in August, a 10.5% drop from the previous year. The company's year-to-date deliveries remain its strongest since 2018. Boeing reported $24.5 billion in second-quarter revenue, up 8% year-on-year. Adjusted free cash flow turned positive at $631 million, compared to negative $200 million in the prior year's second quarter. The aerospace manufacturer holds a $715 billion backlog with over 6,200 commercial aircraft in its pipeline. Chief executive officer Kelly Ortberg is focusing on rebuilding trust with customers, regulators, and suppliers. Despite the positive momentum, Boeing's stock remains down more than 5% year to date. The company faces ongoing challenges in delivering aircraft on time whilst managing capital expenditures.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 10th, 2026
Boeing stock faces potential 24% drop if market turns, still carries 12-month operating loss

Boeing stock trades near $206, down 11.3% over the past month and 10.6% over the past year, whilst the S&P 500 returned 18.5%. The decline comes despite no recent negative earnings reports or major setbacks. Boeing's commercial airplane unit delivered 171 airplanes in Q2 2026, its highest quarterly total since 2018. Revenue over the trailing twelve months reached $94.0 billion, up 24.8%. However, the company still posts a twelve-month operating loss, with operating margin at -5.4%. Analysis of 15 market shocks since 2007 shows Boeing fell an average of 24% from peak to trough, versus 16% for the S&P 500. The deepest drop was 72% during the 2020 COVID-19 crash. More than six years later, Boeing remains approximately 39% below its pre-crash high.

Yahoo Finance
Sep 3rd, 2026
Boeing cuts operating loss by half as it delivers 171 planes in Q2 2026

Boeing shares trade at $208.87, down 12% over the past year, as the company continues to lose money building aeroplanes. However, the rate of loss is shrinking rapidly. Operating margin improved to negative 5.4% over the past twelve months, up from negative 12.4% a year earlier. The second quarter of 2026 turned positive at 0.6%. Boeing delivered 171 aeroplanes in that quarter, its highest total since 2018. The commercial aeroplane unit showed a negative 2.7% operating margin in Q2 2026. Programme cash margins on the 737 and 787 run slightly above breakeven, with management attributing this to pricing drags that dissipate as deliveries continue. Management expects to ramp 737 production to 52 aeroplanes per month, with no supply-chain constraints anticipated. The Air Force One programme took a $280 million charge in Q2 2026.

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