Aerospace Ops Engineering Intern — Summer 2027 (Paid)

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Defense, a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking motivated students for its 2027 summer internship program in Wichita, KS. Interns gain hands-on experience in operations engineering—manufacturing and industrial engineering—supporting defense and space products.

You will work with a mentor, analyze production flow, develop build plans, and participate in tooling and process improvement, all onsite. Preferred candidates are ABET engineering students with a GPA aligning to program standards and the

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Ability to work full-time during Summer 2027.
• Relocation offered based on candidate eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations Engineering – Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering.
• Develop and improve manufacturing build plans, methods and work instructions.
• Analyze production flow, capacity, staffing, schedules and process performance.
• Assist with tooling, equipment, process capability and production-readiness activities.
• Use data and structured problem-solving to reduce waste and defects.

Skills

ABET engineering student

Full-time Summer availability

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Spirit Defense, a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking motivated students for its 2027 summer internship program in Wichita, KS. Interns gain hands-on experience in operations engineering—manufacturing and industrial engineering—supporting defense and space products.

You will work with a mentor, analyze production flow, develop build plans, and participate in tooling and process improvement, all onsite. Preferred candidates are ABET engineering students with a GPA aligning to program standards and the