The Boeing Company

Systems Engineering

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Working with other interns and gaining Industry experience. Being able to tour the Boeing campus was incredible.

What I wish was different

I did a lot of busy work which is to be expected. I wish I was able to do more for the team a learn more about systems engineering.

Advice

Reach out to people and grow your network. I met some really cool people.

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Procurement Agent

June - September 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I was given a lot of responsibility and immediately started buying parts and services for the company; by the end of summer well over $500,000. I also had a great manager.

What I wish was different

It was a good job, but like an desk job it isn't the most exciting work.

Advice

Put in as much effort as you can, and take initiative.

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IT business partner

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I had the opportunity to accomplish tasks and responsibilities my full time peers were doing at the exact same time. Likewise, I was given the freedom and trust to deliver applicable projects that saved the companies millions each year.

What I wish was different

I wish I had taken the opportunity to explore other umbrellas of Boeing. During my time, I was only exposed to the commercial functions of the Boeing Co.

Advice

If you are bored or feel that you aren’t being challenged, y’all to your manager! They want you to have a tremendous experience and walk away only hoping to come back.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

The culture at Boeing is fantastic for interns because they treat you as a full time employee and give you meaningful day to day work in addition to projects.

What I wish was different

Management is slightly cluttered and the work moves relatively slow. Also, the rehiring and conversion processes are changing in 2019, so it is very new, slow, and unorganized.

Advice

There will probably be a lack of instruction for most of the summer, so it's important to dive in, ask questions, and create your own experience.

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Procurement Financial Analyst

May 2019 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

So many opportunities to learn about the different job opportunities at Boeing. If you are working in one job but are curious about another, you can interview someone who works in the job you’re interested in.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Procurement Agent

May - August 2019 • Renton, WA

What I liked

Meanginful work (my own project and statement of work) with a team that was happy to mentor me and use my input to create impact.

What I wish was different

Advice

Communicate with your team and manager about what you want to do, if you need more work, and don't be afraid to ask questions!

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Supply Chain Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Working with Procurement Agents on the F/A-18 and seeing the large scale negotiations they participated in Getting to analyze actual cost proposals from both Boeing and their suppliers Intern tours of different products such as F/A-18, F-15, JDAM Pay and Benefits

What I wish was different

Wish I was given a bit more responsibility and tasks

Advice

Don't be shy to ask for more work or to ask if you can observe an agent at work.

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Supply Chain Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

I was given huge projects with 5 year values of millions and millions of dollars. I also absolutely love the aerospace industry so it was amazing to be work a few hundred yards from the largest aircraft factory in the world and be allowed to talk to nearly anyone in the company to learn more about their job focuses.

What I wish was different

More company sponsored intern meet and greets. Other than that everything from the people to the work given was outstanding.

Advice

It's important to work hard, but if you want to exceed expectations then you must also work smart and fix situations before they become problems or to increase efficiency even when unprompted.

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Product Design Team

November 2017 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

Friendly atmosphere, very flexible

What I wish was different

There were times when it was hard to find work to do

Advice

Reach out and get to know people.

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Finance Intern

May 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I liked the flexibility I had as an intern. I was allowed to flex my time and work from home. I also was encouraged to reach out to executives and senior managers to shadow and perform informational interviews. I also liked how they showed us the products of the company and allowed us to take tours of the manufacturing facilities.

What I wish was different

Everything I did this summer was great and Boeing is a great company to work for.

Advice

I would share with others about this experience is that it is what you make it. I would advise everyone to go outside of their comfort zone and experience everything this internship has to offer. Put yourself out there to new experiences within the company and network.

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Aircraft Design Engineer

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

The mentorship, hands-on work experience, opportunities for interns to network

What I wish was different

Nothing, everything was amazing

Advice

Don’t be afraid to reach out to people throughout the company while there! People love to talk about what they do.

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Environmental Health and Safety Intern

May - August 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

The ability to have responsibility over myself and the lateral movement possibility you have in the company

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to shadow a safety specialist(s) to learn about their weekly task and how they conduct their jobs better instead of being on my own a majority of the time

Advice

Boeing truly cares about its employees and I think it was one of the best internships you can experience

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Industrial Engineering Intern

April - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The independence with my work, co-workers, and location.

What I wish was different

Nothing to complain about

Advice

Take advantage of the location and explore.

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Process Analyst

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I liked the work culture. Everyone was very inclusive and made collaboration a big priority

What I wish was different

I do not wish anything had been different. I fully enjoyed my internship and gained a lot of experience

Advice

Don’t be afraid to take the lead on a project. Take it as the opportunity to showcase your leadership skills.

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Financial Analyst Intern

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I loved the content of what I was learning and the product of the company. I also loved being in a new place and experiencing a new city I had never been to.

What I wish was different

Nothing.

Advice

I would highly recommend taking an internship in a location that you aren’t necessarily comfortable with. You will learn so much more than you would have otherwise!

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Test Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • Philadelphia, PA

What I liked

Amazing job, great co-workers and some fascinating technology.

What I wish was different

Wish they had a more clear path for returning interns

Advice

Apply early and be active in the recruiting process

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Contract Closeouts Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Working in a company big enough to offer me opportunities that many other smaller companies may not be able to do. Learning outside of my job roles. Networking.

What I wish was different

Better internship structure - I didn't have a working computer the first week. More involved HR.

Advice

Talk to everyone and don't just do your job and that's it. Expand as much as you can and take every opportunity.

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Structural Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

What I wish was different

Everything. It was fun

Advice

Be active.

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Engineering intern

May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL

What I liked

The people and the work were both great. I had an awesome manager who really invested in me, as well as a mentor who helped me get acquainted there. I felt like I was able to learn a lot and make valuable contributions to the team I was a part of.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Computer Hardware Engineering Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Great mentoring, chance to take on valuable assignments. Most managers understand that 10-12 weeks is a very short amount of time to actually get a project together, however, my manager did a very good job of finding me valuable work. The networking/mentoring is incredible, Boeing cares very much about their employees professional growth.

What I wish was different

This is really just a part of working for a big company, but I felt at times that I wasn't able to see the impact of my work on the final product. However, this is something you kind of have to accept when you work for an employer that employs 150,000+ people. However, something one should always keep in mind when looking for the right position.

Advice

If you are able to intern for Boeing, take time every day to reach out to someone to talk to. The network you build and the mentors you gain will be the single most valuable thing you take away from this internship. Yes, high pay is great, but if you do manage to establish a network, it will pay multiple dividends throughout the rest of your career.

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