The Boeing Company

Liaison Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

I learned A LOT about commercial aircraft design, engineering, and manufacturing and was able to contribute to real work that resulted in real, measurable progress for the company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been more informed about the role prior to arriving at Boeing so that I could prepare and consider ways to optimize how I worked day-to-day

Advice

The learning curve for this role is VERY steep - don't get discouraged by the amount it takes to begin to get proficient at your work in this role.

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Strength Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Many great projects to work on, and lots of great intern events to get to know different teams. Great pay, great experience, great benefits.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Engineering intern

May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

The people and the work were both great. I had an awesome manager who really invested in me, as well as a mentor who helped me get acquainted there. I felt like I was able to learn a lot and make valuable contributions to the team I was a part of.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Computer Hardware Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Great mentoring, chance to take on valuable assignments. Most managers understand that 10-12 weeks is a very short amount of time to actually get a project together, however, my manager did a very good job of finding me valuable work. The networking/mentoring is incredible, Boeing cares very much about their employees professional growth.

What I wish was different

This is really just a part of working for a big company, but I felt at times that I wasn't able to see the impact of my work on the final product. However, this is something you kind of have to accept when you work for an employer that employs 150,000+ people. However, something one should always keep in mind when looking for the right position.

Advice

If you are able to intern for Boeing, take time every day to reach out to someone to talk to. The network you build and the mentors you gain will be the single most valuable thing you take away from this internship. Yes, high pay is great, but if you do manage to establish a network, it will pay multiple dividends throughout the rest of your career.

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Aircraft Design Engineer

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I enjoyed the design work I was doing for the F-15 program. I had amazing mentors that gave me so much of their technical knowledge and I had the opportunity to network with so many people across the country.

What I wish was different

Nothing; the people, the culture, and the work were all amazing.

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out to other employees! Ask for informational interviews from people who are working on project your interested in. Make the most of your experience by making connections that will last long after your internship is over.

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Supply Chain Strategy Intern

May - August 2018 • Everett, WA

What I liked

Lots of fun intern events, interns have a lot of freedom

What I wish was different

The company is huge and things can move pretty slowly

Advice

Ask lots of questions!

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Mechanical Design Engineer

May 2017 • Huntington Beach, CA

What I liked

the products, the people, the benefits

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

Boeing doesn't actively recruit at UD. If you want to work for the company, applying for jobs on Careers@Boeing is your best chance.

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Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist

January 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

For large companies, make sure to research the onboarding process and the company's culture. Have people shared their experiences going through the interviews? Did they give tips? They were essential in my experience. Beyond that, does the employer offer competitive salaries and benefits? Is the work / life balance what you would enjoy?

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Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Everett, WA

What I liked

The work was fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed all the tasks I was assigned, feel like I really contributed to the development of the planes, and I made friends with a lot of my fellow interns.

What I wish was different

The HR department was a little slow-moving, which is understandable but at the same time I didn't receive my housing stipend until after I'd paid first month's rent. This could have been problematic for someone else.

Advice

Work hard, make the most of every opportunity, and practice interviewing even after you get the job. There's opportunity to move up, and get return offers from yours or another department.

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Aircraft Design Engineer

September 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t pass up any opportunity. I had been turned down multiple times from this company and almost didn’t apply for this position. Had I passed up on this I would be missing out on an experience that most engineers don’t even get working an entire career.

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Finance Intern

May - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

The city and salary

What I wish was different

Housing

Advice

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Aircraft Design Engineer

March 2017 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Loved the company, its morals, and how much they were willing to do to help me learn

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Internships are a great experience and so try to get them early and always remember the connections you make through it.

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Procurement Intern

May 2018 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

I liked the team and organization I worked for. It was also cool getting the experience to work for a Fortune 500 company.

What I wish was different

I wish I had received more challenging work.

Advice

Be sure to grow your network within the company. Do frequent informational interviews with people that you meet all across the business.

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Supply Chain Management Intern

May - August 2018 • Seal Beach, CA

What I liked

I got to travel

What I wish was different

More work

Advice

Network

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Electrical Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

Treated link a full time employee. Full benefits

What I wish was different

Advice

Apply early

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Engineering Intern

June - September 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

Great benefits and stipend, good manager and team, really cool tours

What I wish was different

role can get mundane

Advice

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Supply Chain Analyst Intern

June - August 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I WAS VERY HANDS ON. WAS ABLE TO SEE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF THE COMPANY.

What I wish was different

I WISH THAT I HAD BEEN MORE CHALLENGED FOR THINGS OUTSIDE OF MY COMFORT ZONE

Advice

UTILIZE ALL THE RESOURCES GIVEN. THERE ARE MANY OPPORTUNITIES GIVEN TO INTERNS THAT ARE VERY VALUABLE.

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Programmer Analyst Intern

May - August 2018 • Charleston, SC

What I liked

Good program set up with lots of options for roles. I was given responsibilities and felt like my role was based on merit, not the fact I was an intern.

What I wish was different

The only thing is I wish there was a more structured onboarding plan. My team was relatively new, so this is very likely to be a personal experience

Advice

Network, interview people in different roles, ask for work, ask for help. Take advantage of every opportunity.

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Manufacturing Engineering Intern

May 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

PowerPoint is an essential tool

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Electrical Design Engineer

June - September 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Excellent managment. The workload and projects are so engaging. Boeing treats tehir interns as full employees in respects to benefits, and holds many special event for interns as well.

What I wish was different

My work environment had been passed over for renovation serveral times and was from teh mid 70's. The whoe place was a little bit gross due to this issue.

Advice

Always be proactive in an internship. Ask fior more work if you need it. However if you ever feel overworked be sure to share that as well. The people at Boeing are very nice and will work with you.

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