Boeing Technology Innovation - Graduate Researcher Program – Energy & Propulsion Engineering Intern

Boeing Technology Innovation - Graduate Researcher Program – Energy & Propulsion Engineering Intern

Company:

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore and inspire. From the seabed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

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

Join our exclusive Graduate Researcher Program (GRP) in Boeing Technology Innovation during the Summer of 2026 and you can build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.  Boeing Technology Innovation is Boeing's global research and development team creating and implementing innovative technologies that make the impossible possible and enable the future of aerospace. We are engineers, skilled scientists, thinkers, bold innovators and dreamers. 

What is Graduate Researcher Program?

The GRP (Graduate Researcher Program) is a unique 10-12 week internship program designed specifically for students pursuing their PhD. GRP is a hybrid experience of real-world industry work experience combined with development programming that exposes students to Boeing, its products, services and its people.  GRP focuses on deeply connecting students to their team and Boeing through work experience across multiple summers with the goal of ultimately offering a full-time position at the conclusion of academic studies if a mutual fit is achieved. 

How GRP Works:

GRP host teams post opportunities aligned with Boeing needs in hopes of matching to top PhD talent.  Upon application and selection, successful applicants receive an offer to spend the following summer with the host team. The program aims to provide interns with a valuable opportunity to gain deeper experience at Boeing with their host team, while applying academic skills and expertise to help solve real-world industry challenges and opportunities.

In addition to industry work exposure, students will attend GRP programming to further broaden their experience and knowledge of Boeing.  GRP programming includes:  mentorship in your field of study, weekly Featured Speaker Talks, a week-long in-person GRP Summit, participation in an Innovation Challenge, and other opportunities to interact and build a professional network with other GRP students, Boeing team members, and leadership.

Please note:  The work you do at Boeing can be related to your area of study, but cannot contribute or be used in your PhD thesis.  

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking students who will have completed their first year of study in their PhD program by July 2026 and are passionate about the aerospace industry and Boeing. GRP students excel at quickly adapting to their roles, analyzing complex problems, and developing innovative solutions. They thrive in collaborative team environments and possess excellent communication skills. Above all, they are driven to contribute to the success of their team, fellow GRP students, and Boeing.

2026 GRP Position:

In this role you will be part of a technology team(s) that:

• Develop and integrate advanced future propulsion systems to enable new products and meet anticipated requirements.
• Partner across Boeing to develop technology solutions to existing propulsion/nacelle performance gaps or anticipated customer and regulatory requirements
• Conduct engine cycle and performance analyses to assess benefits and risks of new technologies on advanced or existing propulsion systems.
• Apply various testing, analysis, modeling and simulation tools to measure or predict system performance.
• Plan and conduct propulsion tests including bench, wind tunnel, rig, or full scale ground/flight tests.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Completed the first year of PhD studies by July 2026
• Pursing a PhD in Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar related field
• Experience using a variety of tools and methods for propulsion performance modeling, simulation and analysis
• Detailed understanding of propulsion cycles, power extraction, thermodynamics and gas dynamics
• Knowledge of existing and conceptual propulsion architectures
• Enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date on or after August 2026
• Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2026

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NPSS and MATLAB
• Experience working with or simulating advanced turbofan engine decks

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $89,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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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