Boeing Summer 2026 Internship Program (Paid) - Quality Engineering Intern

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Launch your career with Boeing, celebrated by WayUp as a Top 100 Internship Program in the US for 2025! We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join our 2026 intern program.

Boeing has shaped the course of human history through aerospace innovation. 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.

Over the course of our 10-12 week internship experience 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 our state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facilities

• Interact directly with our company leaders to discuss strategy and the future of Boeing

• 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

Quality Engineering - Join us as we build the future in Engineering! Interns will have the chance to support engineering projects in space systems, military systems, commercial aircraft or technology development. Internship opportunities are available in but not limited to: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Flight, Materials and Process Engineering, Mechanical / Structural Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Software, Systems, Test and Evaluation Engineering, Product Support, Flight Operations, Product Security, Safety and Airworthiness.

Supplier Quality and Performance Management - Supplier Quality and Performance Management (SQPM) is a technical sub-function within the Supply Chain function where verification of technical and procedural compliance must be maintained against Boeing Purchase Orders by engineers, operations and representatives at suppliers. As an Intern in our SQPM organization you will have the unique opportunity to support verification of supplier parts, products, and components manufactured for BDS military, security and space programs at sites and within regions. You may assist in integration of contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation. You may also develop quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements, conduct capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities and participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs. Experiences can include the following: perform analysis and process audits to ensure manufacturing and test readiness, provide material review dispositions for non-conformances and analyze non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions, review of contracts for terms and conditions related to supplier quality requirements and conducting assessments of Quality Management System health.

Some of these positions are hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Some of these positions have been identified as virtual opportunities and do not require applicants to live in close proximity to a Boeing facility.

Some of these positions are expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate may be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Some of these positions may require the ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Thesepositions must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026
• Currently majoring in one of following core engineering/applied sciences disciplines (Aeronautical/Aerospace, Civil (especially Structural emphasis or interest), Chemical, Computer Engineering/Science, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Physics, Software, Structural, Quality, Industrial Engineering Technical, Industrial Management, Operations Research, Engineering Mechanics, and Systems).
• Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date on or after August 2026

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong academic performance (preferred GPA of 3.0 or above),
• Exceptional organizational and collaboration skills as demonstrated through leadership positions on teams and/or in student or civic organizations
• Strong technical experiences as demonstrated through technical projects, research or engineering internships
• Exceptional communication skills and interest and enthusiasm related to engineering, aerospace and a career with Boeing
• Junior or Senior class standing

Relocation:

Some of these positions offer relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 1st shift

Union Representation Statement:

These positions are in multiple U.S. locations and may or may not be covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Safety Sensitive Statement:

Some of these positions are safety-sensitive positions and are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

NASA Access:

Some of these positions require the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

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 salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $42,000 - $88,000

Applications for this position will be accepted October 18, 2025.

Site List : Sites may include but are not limited to...

• Central Region Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri - St. Louis Region
• Southeast Region Florida, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama
• Southwest Region Southern California (El Segundo, Long Beach, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach); Mesa, AZ; Colorado Springs, CO
• Northwest Region Portland, OR; Washington Puget Sound area (Auburn, Everett, Renton, Tukwila, Kent)
• Northeast Region Ridley Park, PA, Washington DC (Arlington, Chantilly, Herndon, Longbridge); Patuxent River, MD; Manassas, VA; Cambridge, MA

Positions in the Central Region may include areas such as, but not limited to:

• Air Dominance
• Phantom Works
• Commercial Composites
• Boeing Test & Evaluation
• Boeing Global Services
• Boeing Research & Technology - Innovation
• Software
• Boeing Global Services
• Chief Aerospace Safety Office

Positions in the Southeast region may include areas such as, but not limited to:

• Boeing Commercial Airplanes
• Boeing Space & Launch
• Boeing Defense Systems - Derivative Programs
• Boeing Test & Evaluation
• Boeing Research & Technology - Innovation
• Software
• Boeing Global Services
• Chief Aerospace Safety Office

Positions in the Southwest region may include areas such as, but not limited to:

• Boeing Defense Systems - Apache Helicopter, Satellite Systems
• Innovation Centers - Composites, Additive Manufacturing, Electrical Wiring, Metals
• Boeing Global Services
• Boeing Commercial Airplanes - Design Center
• Enterprise Services
• Boeing Test & Evaluation
• Boeing Research & Technology - Innovation
• Software
• Boeing Global Services
• Chief Aerospace Safety Office

Positions in the Northwest region may include areas such as, but not limited to:

• Commercial Airplanes
• Fabrication
• Boeing Defense Systems - Derivative Programs
• Boeing Research & Technology - Innovation
• Boeing Test & Evaluation
• Sustainability
• Supplier Management
• Software
• Boeing Global Services
• Chief Aerospace Safety Office

Positions in the Northeast region may include areas such as, but not limited to:

• Government Operations
• Boeing Defense Systems - Corporate Headquarters
• Aurora Flight Sciences - Innovation
• Boeing Test & Evaluation
• Boeing Research & Technology - Innovation
• Software
• Boeing Global Services
• Chief Aerospace Safety Office

For more information regarding Boeing’s suite of products and services, please refer to www.boeing.com .

Language Requirements:
Not Applicable

Education:
Not Applicable

Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

Safety Sensitive:

Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

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