Spirit Defense - Summer 2027 Internship Program (Paid) - Liaison Engineering

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

Job summary

Spirit Defense is offering a Summer 2027 internship in Wichita, KS. You will work onsite, mentored by engineers, and contribute to liaison engineering and aerospace production challenges.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in ABET‑accredited engineering programs, ready to work full‑time, and open to relocation or onsite work in Wichita. U.S. Citizenship is required for security clearance consideration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 program teams on production solutions.
• Support root‑cause investigations, corrective actions, technical documentation, and continuous improvement activities.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Overview

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 Spirit Defense! We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join our 2027 intern program.

At Spirit Defense, our teams apply innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing, and rapid prototyping to solve complex challenges across the defense and space industries. Our engineers and business professionals work on products and technologies that support critical missions and help shape the future of aerospace.

As a Spirit Defense intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced professionals on real‑world aerospace challenges. During your summer internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while contributing to real‑world projects
• Gain firsthand exposure to aerospace products, manufacturing operations, engineering processes, and business systems
• Collaborate with engineering and business leaders supporting defense and space programs
• Build a professional network through technical, professional development, and social activities
• Develop the skills and experience to launch your career in the aerospace and defense industry

Visit our program website to learn more about the opportunities available: https://jobs.boeing.com/internships

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Liaison Engineering. Spirit Defense Liaison Engineering interns support aerospace production and program execution by working directly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues affecting defense and space products. Interns help evaluate nonconforming conditions, interpret engineering requirements, develop technically sound dispositions, and support timely solutions that maintain product safety, quality, and mission requirements.

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 program 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.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Employer will not sponsor applications for employment visa status.

Qualifications

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 and defense industry with an interest in building a career with Spirit Defense
• 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