The Boeing Company

Information Technology

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

was a great learning experience

What I wish was different

I loved the work culture at there

Advice

Apply to that internship you scared off, what is the worse that could happen, get rejected right

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Production Engineering Intern

June - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

The company has a great atmosphere and I really enjoy the people I worked with. This was my second summer there and I can see they are really trying to improve their internship program. There are plenty of opportunities to take tours and see what the company has to offer. The pay was fantastic (what they pay full-time engineers) and they also offer interns full benefits so I got sick days, vacation days, healthcare, and retirement matching. I was given plenty of responsibility and was able to do real work for the company. I have several things that I have designed out on the F-15 production line. It really felt like I was contributing to the company.

What I wish was different

The internship program is a little confusing because they often don't communicate very well. That being said, they have clearly improved things in the past year and I can imagine it will be even better in the future.

Advice

Apply early. There are a few applications for various types of internships at Boeing on their jobs website.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

I had just taken a CAD class and I was able to jump right into practical use with it. Everybody was very kind and open to help out or give advice. I was able to learn alot in a short amount of time.

What I wish was different

There were some cooler projects I wish I could've been apart off but they were for older students with more experience.

Advice

I honestly had no idea about Boeing's pdt program until a friend introduced me to it so I would say do alot of research and there are alot of opportunities hidden.

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Integral Fuel-Cell Mechanic

November 2018 • Renton, WA

What I liked

Great to learn how the aircraft assembly process intertwines with human factors, suppliers, and mechanical knowledge.

What I wish was different

Absolutely nothing.

Advice

Keep an open mind: You will not be perfect at first, and you will be the "dumb one" on the team for quite some time. However, if you stay determined you will one day be comfortable with it.

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Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK

What I liked

It gave me a new broad experience in engineering in general and the setting of a big company and military contractual work.

What I wish was different

Initially, I would have wished I had a position more closely aligned with aerospace engineering, which is what I am studying. However, now I am glad to have that experience.

Advice

Be open-minded and always be willing to learn.

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Electromagnetic Effects Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Very informational internship with projects relating to my major! Lots of nice people.

What I wish was different

More intern site events.

Advice

It’s okay to ask as many questions that you have. Someone will always be there to help.

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Research Assistant II

May 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Good pay for intern position. Great atmosphere with phenomenal work colleagues. Short commute from campus as well.

What I wish was different

They should have more work prepared for the interns because there have been some days where all you do is stare at a screen.

Advice

Set reminders for work time stuff because there is a ton of required stuff.

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Guidance and Control Engineer

January - July 2019 • St. Charles, MO

What I liked

The experience, as a whole, was an amazing experience. The benefits that Boeing provides, even to their interns, are astronomical. The pay was good, the environment was great.

What I wish was different

They didn't really cater much to a cooperative intern. They focused way more heavily on their summer interns when they came in. Felt a little outcasted as a spring cooperative.

Advice

Definitely attempt a position with Boeing.

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IT Intern

May - August 2019 • North Charleston, SC

What I liked

Prestigious company with a lot of exciting opportunities and cool things to see

What I wish was different

More structured intern role

Advice

Be proactive

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Procurement Intern

May - July 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

Management was very supportive and helpful to my growth and development professionally. The product is absolutely amazing. Allowed to just walk into the factory and on the planes when you have free time. Great people to work with and an awesome company.

What I wish was different

Not much. Returning for a second internship is a little challenging as new interns are extended offers first.

Advice

Don't be afraid to talk to other employees for help. Managers are busy and while they are helpful, you might only talk to them a few minutes every week. There's lots of smart and experienced people here, ask them for help? Also, make sure to talk to other employees in other roles. There are so many opportunities here and talking to different people is the best way to find them!

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Tool Design Engineer

April - September 2019 • Gresham, OR

What I liked

The Portland site was great because it had the feel of a smaller company but still had all of the pros of a big company.

What I wish was different

Advice

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International Accounting Intern

May - August 2019 • Renton, WA

What I liked

I liked that I was able to move to Washington for the summer and experience life on the west coast. I also liked the whole intern process. After getting hired we were able to interview managers to see what team we wanted to be on. Lastly I liked how they treated us interns we had a lot of work to do but we were also strongly encouraged to network with other managers and other interns through different meeting and programs Boeing hosted during the summer.

What I wish was different

I don’t wish that anything was different O really enjoyed my time working at Boeing and are hoping that I get an offer to come back.

Advice

Boeing is very intern friendly and all of the people there are really intrigued by your background and goals you have. They will also assist you in those goals. This summer I expanded my professional networking tremendously.

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Structural Integrity Intern

May 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

I love working on stress analysis field along with all the experienced engineer.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to network with the people at the company.

Advice

Go out, talk to people, push yourself out there. It's just one question: "How bad do you want it?"

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Flight Test Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • China Lake, CA

What I liked

Absolutely amazing experience. Hands on work with best fighter jet in the US Navy.

What I wish was different

I wish I had received my government security clearance earlier

Advice

Go to conferences!

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Electrical and Software Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Albuquerque, NM

What I liked

The culture at Boeing LEOS is amazing; it still feels like a small company even though you are working for a massive corporation. Interns get the same benefits as employees, including paid vacation, sick leave, and an additional 9% contribution to a 401k.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

N/A

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Cybersecurity Engineering Intern

June 2019 • Tukwila, WA

What I liked

The versatility of the Boeing culture. Once you’ve been hired it’s easy to find something you love to do and then move to a job that incorporates that even if that’s not where you started.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had known more going in however Boeing makes it easy to learn while working.

Advice

Network, network, network.

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Propulsion Product Development Intern

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Working with some of the brightest and kindest engineers from all over the country. Passionate, knowledgeable, and excited to teach me skills and knowledge

What I wish was different

I wish they weren't in the midst of financial issues, so that they were able to hire me for full time immediately after I finished. Although, it was interesting seeing the company come together through its hardest times.

Advice

The culture at Boeing is pristine. Leadership cares so much about making ethical decisions and about keeping in open communication with direct reports.

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Procurement finance Analyst

May - August 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

What I loved most is a combination of two things, the corporate culture of Boeing and the beautiful scenery in Washington. I worked in the Supply Chain Finance Department. It was a new experience for me because I never worked for a company like Boeing and I never been to Seattle. It was so many outdoor activities to do, the weather was perfect, and every day my manager, Hal Sullivan, would ask me what new adventure I went on every Monday morning. It was really a privilege working for Boeing and being a part of a team that genuinely cared about putting me into a position to excel. Any time I needed help or asked questions they made sure to give me intelligent responses or direct me to someone who could. I took it upon myself to conduct informational interviews with leaders from different departments so I could be more well versed in what I do and to see if I could help solve cross-functional problems. But overall it was a great experience and the only discouraging part came in August when i had to say goodbye to my team. I wrote a letter thanking everyone in my department and the individuals who inspired me along the way during my internship. They offered me a second internship and hopefully I'll be placed there again.

What I wish was different

I wish I would've landed an apartment closer to Seattle where all the festivities were. I stayed in the boondocks about 45 minutes north of Seattle. I didn't like the commute but other than that I wouldn't change anything.

Advice

I would say do your research on housing and the location. Make sure the commute isn't crazy and that you thoroughly do your research and look at reviews when it comes to renting a place for the Summer.

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Controls Engineering Internship

May - August 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

I enjoyed being able to work on new technologies and expand my skills set.

What I wish was different

I wish I chose a living location that was closer to work.

Advice

Knowing how to learn is one of the top skills in engineering

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Finance and Accounting Intern

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I loved the close work with the entire finance team, I worked directly with executives within the department.

What I wish was different

I wish I got the chance to work with other parts of the company and get a look at eveyrthing, not just finance

Advice

I would say show up early, before everyone so you impress everyone. The industry is very easy to win over as it moves slower than we are used to with school deadlines and everything.

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