Simulator Engineering Intern - 12 Month Placement

Boeing; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Gatwick Training Campus is seeking an engineering internship with the Simulator Engineering team to work on Boeing commercial Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs) and related software/hardware projects.

You will collaborate with internal Boeing engineers, suppliers, instructors, pilots and regulators; perform verification and validation, support night shift as needed, and gain hands-on experience in aviation simulation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing engineering or software degree.
• Strong interest in aviation.
• Experience with C/C++.
• Experience with aerospace engineering or avionics.
• Simulation and modeling experience.
• Private pilot experience/interest.

Responsibilities

• Develop aircraft simulation software models.
• Troubleshoot FSTD technical issues.
• Perform hardware and software updates.
• Verify and validate simulator software changes.
• Support qualification and regulatory activities.

Skills

Aviation interest

C/C++ programming

Collaboration skills

Education

Engineering or Software degree in progress

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.

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.

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

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.