Simulator Engineering Intern - 12 Month Placement

Boeing; Crawley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Boeing Training Solutions at Gatwick Campus in the UK is offering an embedded engineering internship with the Simulator Engineering team. You will work on developing aircraft simulation software models, troubleshooting FSTD issues, and performing hardware and software updates.

The role involves verification/validation of simulator software changes and supporting qualification and regulatory activities, with collaboration across Boeing engineers, instructors, pilots and regulators.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship.
• Pursuing an Engineering or Software degree.
• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Experience with aerospace engineering or avionics.
• Interest in simulation and modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft simulation software models and troubleshoot FSTD issues.
• Perform verification and validation of simulator software changes.
• Assist with hardware and software updates on FSTDs.
• Support qualification and regulatory activities for simulators.
• Collaborate with Boeing engineering teams, FSTD suppliers, instructors, pilots, customers and regulators.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Aerospace engineering / avionics

Simulation and modeling

Private pilot experience/interest

Interest in aviation

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Pursuing engineering or software degree

Job description

Job Description

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.

About the Role

Boeing Training Solutions is a passionate aviation inspired team that enables world class flight crew training products for global customers. This engineering internship will be embedded at Boeing’s Gatwick Training Campus with the Simulator Engineering team, who are responsible for engineering of Boeing commercial Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs). This role will include FSTD special projects ranging from developing aircraft simulation software models, troubleshooting FSTD technical issues, completing FSTD hardware and software updates, performing verification and validation of simulator software changes, and supporting the qualification and regulatory activities. Work will require strong collaboration skills to connect with stakeholders from internal Boeing engineering teams, FSTD suppliers, flight training instructors, pilots, customers, and regulators. This role will be expected to support ad-hoc night shift work aligned to the availability of FSTD schedules and project requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Preferred Skills

• Strong interest in aviation
• Working towards Engineering or Software degree
• Experience with C/C++ software programming languages
• Experience with aerospace engineering or avionics
• Simulation and modeling Experience
• Private pilot experience/interest

Relocation

This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Work Authorization

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Shift

Day Shift (United Kingdom)

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.