Spirit Defense - Summer 2027 Internship Program (Paid) - Material Management & Transportation

Spirit AeroSystems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Defense in Wichita, KS is seeking motivated students for its 2027 internship program, to work onsite on material management and transportation roles.

Selected interns will gain exposure to aerospace products, collaborate with engineering and business leaders in defense and space programs, and build a professional network through development activities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Ability to work full-time during Summer 2027.
• Majoring in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, Transportation, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Material planning, inventory control, and shortage management.
• Transportation, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and material movement.
• Logistics data analysis, performance metrics, and process improvement.
• Coordination with production, suppliers, carriers, and program teams.

Skills

Currently enrolled in a four-year

Full-time Summer 2027

Education

Bachelor's or Graduate degree program

Majoring in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields

Job description

Overview

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

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.

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

Responsibilities

Position Responsibilities:

Material Management & Transportation. Spirit Defense Material Management & Transportation interns support the planning, movement, control, and delivery of material needed for defense and space programs. Interns may work with inventory, material planning, transportation, warehousing, shortage management, logistics performance, and process improvement while coordinating with production, supply chain, quality, and program teams.

Potential internship assignments may include:

• Material planning, inventory control, and shortage management
• Transportation, warehousing, shipping, receiving, and material movement
• Logistics data analysis, performance metrics, and process improvement
• Coordination with production, suppliers, carriers, and program teams

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 degree 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: Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, Business, Industrial Engineering, Transportation, Business Analytics, or other related 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: $18.60/hr - Max: $31.10/hr