Do informational interviews with as many people as possible. It is a great way to grow your network and you gather valuable information
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Corporate Financial Analyst
May - August 2019 • Auburn, WA
What I liked
Experiencing the teamwork and culture of the Boeing company was a great experience.
What I wish was different
More work/more complicated work.
Advice
Ensure your senior manager has a short list/job description for you.
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Information Technology
May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA
What I liked
was a great learning experience
What I wish was different
I loved the work culture at there
Advice
Apply to that internship you scared off, what is the worse that could happen, get rejected right
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Production Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
The company has a great atmosphere and I really enjoy the people I worked with. This was my second summer there and I can see they are really trying to improve their internship program. There are plenty of opportunities to take tours and see what the company has to offer. The pay was fantastic (what they pay full-time engineers) and they also offer interns full benefits so I got sick days, vacation days, healthcare, and retirement matching. I was given plenty of responsibility and was able to do real work for the company. I have several things that I have designed out on the F-15 production line. It really felt like I was contributing to the company.
What I wish was different
The internship program is a little confusing because they often don't communicate very well. That being said, they have clearly improved things in the past year and I can imagine it will be even better in the future.
Advice
Apply early. There are a few applications for various types of internships at Boeing on their jobs website.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
I had just taken a CAD class and I was able to jump right into practical use with it. Everybody was very kind and open to help out or give advice. I was able to learn alot in a short amount of time.
What I wish was different
There were some cooler projects I wish I could've been apart off but they were for older students with more experience.
Advice
I honestly had no idea about Boeing's pdt program until a friend introduced me to it so I would say do alot of research and there are alot of opportunities hidden.
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Integral Fuel-Cell Mechanic
November 2018 • Renton, WA
What I liked
Great to learn how the aircraft assembly process intertwines with human factors, suppliers, and mechanical knowledge.
What I wish was different
Absolutely nothing.
Advice
Keep an open mind: You will not be perfect at first, and you will be the "dumb one" on the team for quite some time. However, if you stay determined you will one day be comfortable with it.
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Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK
What I liked
It gave me a new broad experience in engineering in general and the setting of a big company and military contractual work.
What I wish was different
Initially, I would have wished I had a position more closely aligned with aerospace engineering, which is what I am studying. However, now I am glad to have that experience.
Advice
Be open-minded and always be willing to learn.
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Electromagnetic Effects Intern
May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO
What I liked
Very informational internship with projects relating to my major! Lots of nice people.
What I wish was different
More intern site events.
Advice
It’s okay to ask as many questions that you have. Someone will always be there to help.
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Procurement Assistant Intern
May - August 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
Fantastic company with amazing benefits. Amazing product you can be proud of. Supportive culture.
What I wish was different
Would've been nice to get my projects a little earlier.
Advice
Be proactive to get your experience. Look for projects, ask for projects, set up interviews, etc.
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Research Assistant II
May 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Good pay for intern position. Great atmosphere with phenomenal work colleagues. Short commute from campus as well.
What I wish was different
They should have more work prepared for the interns because there have been some days where all you do is stare at a screen.
Advice
Set reminders for work time stuff because there is a ton of required stuff.
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Flight Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
Boeing did a fantastic job at giving me meaningful assignments as well as providing mentoring throughout my internship experience. They encouraged me to network, learn what other departments were doing, and attend Boeing-sponsored classes (not paid, outside of work hours) to learn more about every technical subject imaginable. It was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend it to others.
What I wish was different
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Guidance and Control Engineer
January - July 2019 • St. Charles, MO
What I liked
The experience, as a whole, was an amazing experience. The benefits that Boeing provides, even to their interns, are astronomical. The pay was good, the environment was great.
What I wish was different
They didn't really cater much to a cooperative intern. They focused way more heavily on their summer interns when they came in. Felt a little outcasted as a spring cooperative.
Advice
Definitely attempt a position with Boeing.
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IT Intern
May - August 2019 • North Charleston, SC
What I liked
Prestigious company with a lot of exciting opportunities and cool things to see
What I wish was different
More structured intern role
Advice
Be proactive
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Procurement Intern
May - July 2019 • Everett, WA
What I liked
Management was very supportive and helpful to my growth and development professionally. The product is absolutely amazing. Allowed to just walk into the factory and on the planes when you have free time. Great people to work with and an awesome company.
What I wish was different
Not much. Returning for a second internship is a little challenging as new interns are extended offers first.
Advice
Don't be afraid to talk to other employees for help. Managers are busy and while they are helpful, you might only talk to them a few minutes every week. There's lots of smart and experienced people here, ask them for help? Also, make sure to talk to other employees in other roles. There are so many opportunities here and talking to different people is the best way to find them!
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Tool Design Engineer
April - September 2019 • Gresham, OR
What I liked
The Portland site was great because it had the feel of a smaller company but still had all of the pros of a big company.
What I wish was different
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International Accounting Intern
May - August 2019 • Renton, WA
What I liked
I liked that I was able to move to Washington for the summer and experience life on the west coast. I also liked the whole intern process. After getting hired we were able to interview managers to see what team we wanted to be on. Lastly I liked how they treated us interns we had a lot of work to do but we were also strongly encouraged to network with other managers and other interns through different meeting and programs Boeing hosted during the summer.
What I wish was different
I don’t wish that anything was different O really enjoyed my time working at Boeing and are hoping that I get an offer to come back.
Advice
Boeing is very intern friendly and all of the people there are really intrigued by your background and goals you have. They will also assist you in those goals. This summer I expanded my professional networking tremendously.
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Structural Integrity Intern
May 2019 • Houston, TX
What I liked
I love working on stress analysis field along with all the experienced engineer.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to network with the people at the company.
Advice
Go out, talk to people, push yourself out there. It's just one question: "How bad do you want it?"
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Flight Test Engineer Intern
May - August 2019 • China Lake, CA
What I liked
Absolutely amazing experience. Hands on work with best fighter jet in the US Navy.
What I wish was different
I wish I had received my government security clearance earlier
Advice
Go to conferences!
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Aerodynamics Intern
June - August 2019 • St. Charles, MO
What I liked
I enjoyed working with many experienced engineers.
What I wish was different
I wanted more of a research/development/hands-on experience, but my experience was mostly a desk job. I wish that I could have done more hands-on activities.
Advice
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Electrical and Software Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Albuquerque, NM
What I liked
The culture at Boeing LEOS is amazing; it still feels like a small company even though you are working for a massive corporation. Interns get the same benefits as employees, including paid vacation, sick leave, and an additional 9% contribution to a 401k.
