Boeing - Wichita Summer 2027 Internship Program (Paid) - Liaison Engineering

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

Job summary

At Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems internships offer hands-on aerospace experience in Wichita, KS. The 2027 internship program invites motivated students to learn from engineers, tour facilities, and contribute to real projects with mentoring from industry professionals.

Selected interns will work on Liaison Engineering tasks onsite, gaining discovery in aerostructures, manufacturing, and quality processes while building a professional network and exploring leadership opportunities in the aerospace

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Ability to work full-time during Summer 2027.

Responsibilities

• Liaison Engineering internships support aircraft production with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues.
• Assist in evaluating nonconforming conditions and interpreting engineering requirements.
• Coordinate with design, structural analysis, manufacturing, quality, and operations on production solutions.
• Support root-cause investigations and technical documentation.

Skills

Full-time Summer 2027

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

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.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminium manufacturing solutions.

Launch your career with Boeing, celebrated by WayUp as a Top 100 Internship Program in the US for 2026! We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join our 2027 intern program.

Boeing has shaped the course of human history through aerospace innovations. Today, because of our amazing people and powerful technologies, our products connect the globe, protect freedom, and advance scientific discovery around the world. From the depths of the ocean, to Mars and beyond, we're inspiring the next century of explorers - we invite you to join us on the journey ahead!

As an intern at Boeing, you’ll gain hands‑on experience, learn from experts, and collaborate with teams that do truly amazing things. During your summer internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while finding solutions to real-world problems
• Experience our products up close by touring manufacturing, engineering, and research facilities
• Interact with company leaders to learn about strategy and the future of aerospace
• Build a lasting professional network through social events and engaging activities
• Gain the skills and knowledge to become a future leader in the aerospace industry

Position Responsibilities

Liaison Engineering. Boeing Commercial Liaison Engineering interns support aircraft production by working directly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve technical issues affecting aerostructures and assemblies. Interns help evaluate nonconforming conditions, interpret engineering requirements, develop technically sound dispositions, and support timely solutions that maintain product safety, quality, and producibility.

Potential internship assignments may include

• Investigate production nonconformances and support engineering dispositions or repair solutions
• Interpret engineering drawings, models, specifications, and design requirements to resolve shop‑floor technical issues
• Coordinate with design, structural analysis, manufacturing, quality, and operations teams on production solutions
• Support root‑cause investigations, corrective actions, technical documentation, and continuous improvement activities

These positions are expected to be 100% onsite.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Wichita, KS.

Employer will not sponsor applications for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Currently enrolled in a four‑year undergraduate or graduate ABET‑accredited engineering program
• Ability to work full‑time during Summer 2027

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Passion for the aerospace industry and interest and enthusiasm for a career at Boeing
• Academic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
• Previous related internship or work experience and/or involvement with student or civic organizations
• Majoring in one of the following: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, or other related engineering fields
• The ability to relocate and work onsite

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Union

This is a union‑represented position

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift

These positions are for first shift.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: Min: $20.55/hr - Max: $34.42/hr

Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.