The Boeing Company

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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Industry 4.0 Engineer

May - August 2019 • Everett, WA

What I liked

High level of freedom and access.

What I wish was different

Not much.

Advice

Realize how short and internship is and be accountable to make it the experience you want. Access to other engineers and facilities is priceless. Go on tours and interview everyone who does something you are interested in.

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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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Business Process Analyst Intern

June 2019 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

Great pay structure, diverse work statement. Boeing takes care of their interns.

What I wish was different

I wish it would not have been so hot in Arizona. I really enjoyed my experience, I don't have any real complaints.

Advice

Make sure you are tech savvy, you will be using new programs and systems.

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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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Strength Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

Many great projects to work on, and lots of great intern events to get to know different teams. Great pay, great experience, great benefits.

What I wish was different

Advice

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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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Aircraft Design Engineer

May - August 2019 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

I enjoyed the design work I was doing for the F-15 program. I had amazing mentors that gave me so much of their technical knowledge and I had the opportunity to network with so many people across the country.

What I wish was different

Nothing; the people, the culture, and the work were all amazing.

Advice

Don't be afraid to reach out to other employees! Ask for informational interviews from people who are working on project your interested in. Make the most of your experience by making connections that will last long after your internship is over.

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Supply Chain Strategy Intern

May - August 2018 • Everett, WA

What I liked

Lots of fun intern events, interns have a lot of freedom

What I wish was different

The company is huge and things can move pretty slowly

Advice

Ask lots of questions!

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Mechanical Design Engineer

May 2017 • Huntington Beach, CA

What I liked

the products, the people, the benefits

What I wish was different

n/a

Advice

Boeing doesn't actively recruit at UD. If you want to work for the company, applying for jobs on Careers@Boeing is your best chance.

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Electrophysics Engineer/Scientist

January 2018 • St. Louis, MO

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

For large companies, make sure to research the onboarding process and the company's culture. Have people shared their experiences going through the interviews? Did they give tips? They were essential in my experience. Beyond that, does the employer offer competitive salaries and benefits? Is the work / life balance what you would enjoy?

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Engineering Intern

June - August 2018 • Everett, WA

What I liked

The work was fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed all the tasks I was assigned, feel like I really contributed to the development of the planes, and I made friends with a lot of my fellow interns.

What I wish was different

The HR department was a little slow-moving, which is understandable but at the same time I didn't receive my housing stipend until after I'd paid first month's rent. This could have been problematic for someone else.

Advice

Work hard, make the most of every opportunity, and practice interviewing even after you get the job. There's opportunity to move up, and get return offers from yours or another department.

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Aircraft Design Engineer

September 2018 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Don’t pass up any opportunity. I had been turned down multiple times from this company and almost didn’t apply for this position. Had I passed up on this I would be missing out on an experience that most engineers don’t even get working an entire career.

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