The Boeing Company

Materials Engineering Intern

June - September 2018 • Everett, WA

What I liked

I learned a lot about engineering within the professional world. A lot of of CAD on Catia (similar to solidworks) as well as trade studies for the materials within those designs. Learned how to design with a financial and creative mindset.

What I wish was different

Working in Everett. The huge factories made parking next to impossible if arriving past 7:00am.

Advice

Try to get as much as you can out of the internship because it’s really up to you to ask for work to do. Try to network as well, Boeing is really good about retaining interns for the next summer but will place you with a random manager every year unless you can connect with one managing a team you’d like to be apart of the following summer.

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Electrical Engineering Intern

May - August 2023 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

I liked how collaborative the environment was and how helpful my manager was

What I wish was different

I wish we were given more intern tasks or an intern project to keep us even more occupied on days when we didn't have much to do.

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out to other managers to learn about their division and what they do.

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Systems engineering intern

May - August 2023 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

I really enjoyed working in a large company and getting exposure to many different forms of engineering.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time in the summer to spend on working at this internship.

Advice

I would recommend interns be ready for potential delays in work due to clearance processing times.

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Quality Engineer

June - August 2023 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The people and the opportunities to explore other parts of the company.

What I wish was different

The work-- did not receive much to do, nor did it seemed planned out on how they'd utilize my time for the summer.

Advice

Network, network, network. Take every tour you can and ask to talk to people in the groups you're interested in.

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Accountant Intern

June 2023 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I felt welcomed and I learned a lot.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have got to do more but there was a lot of down time in the beginning while I was waiting on access to their systems.

Advice

Meet as many people as you can, network as much as possible, make your goals known and work as hard as you can and you will have better chances of getting hired full time.

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Software Engineer Intern

June 2023 • Everett, WA

What I liked

The company culture.

What I wish was different

The virtual work sometimes led to difficulty in communication.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions because that's how you learn.

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Engineering-Student Intern

May 2023 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

The culture, opportunities, location, and networking opportunities.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Do not let your major limit the jobs and projects you get involved with. Additionally, it is important to listen more than you speak.

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Equipment Engineer

May - September 2023 • West Jordan, UT

What I liked

The company culture is one of safety first and inclusivity. I loved feeling welcome to always ask questions and share my ideas because the environment was safe and welcoming.

What I wish was different

The hiring process took quite a long time from when I talked with them first to finally getting an interview. You have to be patient and it is not always the most convenient.

Advice

Network with everyone! I had an amazing opportunity to reach out to people all over the world and talk with them about what they do. They were dedicated about their work and I loved talking with them about what they do.

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Quality Engineering intern

May - August 2023 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I enjoyed the structure and how the internship was well run

What I wish was different

I wish they were better about communicating the need to network at the beginning.

Advice

Network early

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Federal Legislative Affairs Intern

May - August 2023 • Washington, DC

What I liked

The company has a fantastic culture, and my team cared a lot about my professional development.

What I wish was different

I wish the return offer process had been more transparent.

Advice

If you are interested in policy, I think dipping your toes into lobbying is a very rewarding experience.

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Advanced Metallic Machining Intern

May 2022 • Berkeley, MO

What I liked

My intern experience at Boeing was amazing. I have had three other past internships, and while I learned a ton at all of them, Boeing blew them all out of the water. I worked in my hometown of St. Louis Missouri as part of Boeing Research and Technology. My team was called Next Generation Metals Technology, and our goal was to develop brand new technologies and processes in metal alloy development, additive manufacturing, metal machining, and other advanced manufacturing methods. I worked primarily with the machining team, designing and conducting tests and collecting data to develop a new titanium machining process that would dramatically reduce machine runtimes. I worked on several other projects as well, requiring skills in design, manufacturing, data acquisition and analysis, and metallurgy. My favorite part of the internship was my team, which was full of amazing people who welcomed me and helped me every step of the way. Boeing also offered many intern experiences including tours of different labs and production lines on the St. Louis campus, networking events, and social events.

What I wish was different

The only thing I did not like was the process to make the transition from an intern to a full-time hire was not very well organized. I think that the process recently changed and caused some confusion.

Advice

This job was very independent, which is an environment that I tend to thrive in, but may not be suited for others. I was introduced to our team, our office and lab space, and my projects within the first two days, and then mostly left to my own devices. It was up to me to reach out to people to get my projects rolling, ask for help, and get results. I'm sure that this differs from team to team, but I really enjoyed this aspect of the internship because I had ownership of my projects, I had to get out of my comfort zone and reach out to people outside of my team, and ultimately I defined the direction I wanted to take the projects, the timeline, and the deliverables. Make the most of your limited time with a company like this and you will be rewarded.

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Information Technology Intern

June - September 2022 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

Good manager, great team to work with

What I wish was different

Work was quite slow and not so meaningful

Advice

Having a good relationship with your teammates is so important!

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Electrical and Electronics Intern

June 2022 • Berkeley, MO

What I liked

I loved all of the opportunities to see world class engineers at work, and I enjoyed getting to work on classified projects because it made my work feel important.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been with a team who had been a bit more ready to provide me with work. It was my team’s first time having interns.

Advice

I would advise that anyone with the opportunity to work here to make sure they attend every experience that the company has to offer, and to truly get to know the engineers around them.

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Liaison Engineering Intern

May - August 2022 • Everett, WA

What I liked

I loved getting to work in the factory environment everyday. It was surreal getting to walk inside and touch brand new airplanes on the job. I really liked the versatility of the liaison engineer role because I was exposed to all areas of the aircraft including wings, fuselage, wiring, interiors, etc. I got a chance to see what I liked and what I didn't due to the variety of exposure. All of my mentors were fantastic and I also made friends with lots of other interns over the summer. I loved my internship!

What I wish was different

I wish I had had a more long term project during my internship to be able to showcase the skills I learned. The nature of the liaison engineering job is something new everyday and I gained knowledge in many different areas, but did not have one project to culminate my experience.

Advice

Seek out new experiences and look to learn as much as you can while you are an intern at Boeing. If you have an interest in something within the company, don't be afraid to ask your manager for the opportunity to learn more about it. They are very accommodating of curiosity.

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Software Engineer

June - September 2022 • Tukwila, WA

What I liked

I love the team I was working with. They were very helpful in assisting me when I am stuck or confused about my assignments.

What I wish was different

The building has no windows or natural sunlight, makes the place feel bleak and empty.

Advice

Never be afraid of asking questions, even if it is a simple question as everyone knows that you are new to the company or maybe even in workforce. You are a student, and you will not know everything.

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Chemistry Intern

July 2021 • Huntington Beach, CA

What I liked

I like the amount of machinery and exposure to analytical chemistry I got to do.

What I wish was different

I wish there was more work for me to do because sometimes I would run out of things to do.

Advice

Is to be a good communicator and team player.

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Industrial Engineering Intern

May - August 2022 • Everett, WA

What I liked

Coworkers were very eager to teach me new things

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t be afraid to ask questions in new job roles

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Mechanical Facilities Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

I loved the atmosphere at the Boeing Company. Everyone that I worked with was so welcoming and encouraging me to explore the many aspects that Boeing has to offer. I felt very much a part of the company culture.

What I wish was different

I was assigned a project to work on with other interns that took up much of my time. I wish I could have spent more time learning from those in my department, to gain more of a technical skill set, rather than working with other interns and serving in less of an engineering role.

Advice

Be open minded with what opportunities may come along at Boeing, and expect a challenge!

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Vulnerability Management Automation Intern

June - September 2018 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

I got to interact with various teams and people, and was able to try and work on different tasks. My mentor and colleagues were also always eager to support and guide me.

What I wish was different

I wish that processes, especially to obtain certain equipment or software, could be faster.

Advice

It's important to reach out, whether you want to know more people, receive help on work, or to have more tasks to do. People are friendly and eager to help, but you have to be able to reach out and talk to them first.

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Software Test Engineer Intern

May - August 2021 • Oklahoma City, OK

What I liked

The opportunity and ability to work alongside engineers of all positions (entry-level, senior, etc.) on projects and programs that were currently being developed for the company.