Engineering Internship

Boeing; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hour working week

Generous holidays

Defined Contribution pension

Life cover

Maternity-leave pay

GP services access

Occupational sick scheme

On-site Health department

Employee Assistance programme

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Employee discounts

Free car-parking

Job summary

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, in Belfast, offers 12-month Aerospace Engineering internships from Summer 2027 to Summer 2028 with a salary of £25,029.68 per year. Interns will work on real projects in the Engineering function, gaining hands-on experience in materials, structures, and design while collaborating across teams.

The role emphasizes learning, professional development, and opportunities to advance within a world‑leading aerospace group.

Qualifications

• Honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a relevant engineering subject with accreditation enabling CEng status.
• Work 36 hours per week, five days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking with strong communication skills and genuine interest in aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Internship focuses on real-world experiences and live projects within the Engineering function.
• Opportunity to contribute to projects across design, materials, and processes.

Skills

Curious minds

Problem solving

Innovators

Team players

Strong communication

Education

Honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a relevant engineering subject

Job description

• Occupational sick scheme
• Materials & Processes

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Aerospace Engineering Internship Opportunities 2027

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company - Belfast

Ready to help shape the future of flight?

At Short Brothers, we’re not just building aircraft components, we’re creating innovative technologies that connect people, businesses, and communities around the world.

With over 100 years of engineering excellence behind us and an exciting future ahead, we’re looking for the next generation of engineers to join our team in Belfast and help solve some of aerospace’s biggest challenges.

We are currently offering several 12-month Engineering internships for the period Summer 2027 to Summer 2028 to be based in our Belfast facility (salary £25029.68 per annum)

From developing advanced materials and ultra-lightweight structures to supporting more sustainable aviation, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects that make a real impact from day one.

What You Can Expect:

These learning-orientated internships will focus on giving you real-world experiences and the opportunity to work on live projects within our Engineering function.

Benefits Include:

• 36 hour working week (half-day Friday)
• Generous holidays and a range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Generous life cover
• Enhanced maternity-leave pay
• Access to 24/7 online GP services
• Occupational sick scheme
• On-site Occupational Health department
• Employee Assistance programme
• Professional development and growth, including coaching and mentoring
• Advancement opportunities
• Access to exclusive employee discounts
• Free car-parking

Where Could You Make Your Mark?

• Design Engineering
• Research & Technology
• Materials & Processes
• Stress Analysis
• Powerplant and Systems Engineering
• Experimental and Ground Test Engineering

No matter where you start, you’ll have the chance to collaborate across different teams, broaden your experience, and discover the area that inspires you most.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for curious minds, problem-solvers, innovators, and team players who are excited about the future of aerospace.

Whether you’re passionate about design, manufacturing, sustainability, materials, or advanced technology, we want people who are eager to learn, challenge ideas, and make a difference.

Essential Requirements:

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how they meet the appropriate job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• Successful candidates will be forecasted for or have an honours degree (minimum 2.2) in a directly relevant subject (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Product-Design Engineering, Advanced Composites and Polymers, Metallurgy, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical / Electronic Engineering) where the course content has been accredited by one of the major engineering institutions enabling applicants to pursue CEng status.
• Requirement to work 36 hours per week 5 days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude combined with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in aerospace industry as a career.

Desirable Criteria:

• A forecasted or achieved 2.1, 1st class honours degree or Master’s degree (MEng, or Beng MSc) may be considered during the shortlisting for this role.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering Degree.
• Preference will be given to those studying for an honours degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

Build Your Future With Short Brothers a Boeing Company

The aerospace industry is entering an exciting new era of innovation, sustainability, and technological transformation.

As an intern, you’ll be part of a team helping to define what’s next while developing your own career with one of the world’s most recognised aerospace organisations.

If you’re ready to turn your engineering knowledge into real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Dates

• Applications close: 4pm Tuesday 10th November 2026

Bring your ideas. Build your skills. Shape the future of aerospace.

Export Control Requirements:

This is a Non-United States Position

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.