Prime Washington Last reviewed March 2026

Boeing

Aerospace and defense company developing aircraft, spacecraft, and launch vehicles.

Overview

Boeing designs and manufactures launch vehicles, spacecraft, commercial and military aircraft, and advanced aerospace systems, integrating propulsion, avionics, and mission software to support a wide range of aerospace, defense, and space operations.

Student Insights

Scale of opportunity

Boeing is one of the largest aerospace employers. Interns often rotate through multiple groups and many convert to full-time offers.

Commercial vs Defense

Boeing has both commercial (737, 787) and defense (F-15, KC-46) divisions. Think about which interests you when applying.

AI Outlook

Adopting

Boeing is integrating AI across manufacturing quality, autonomous flight systems, and digital engineering, with growing investment in ML-powered design tools.

  • AI-powered manufacturing inspection
  • Autonomous MQ-25 Stingray drone
  • ML-based predictive maintenance for 787
  • Digital twin simulation platforms

Student Hiring

Boeing Internship Program Entry-Level Friendly
Application Tip: Boeing hires thousands of interns annually. Apply Sep-Dec for summer. Strong GPA (3.0+) and involvement in engineering orgs helps.

Typical Roles

Engineering InternSoftware Developer InternManufacturing EngineerData Science InternSystems Engineer

Notable Programs

  • 737 MAX
  • 787 Dreamliner
  • Starliner CST-100
  • SLS Core Stage
  • MQ-25 Stingray
  • T-7A Red Hawk

Career Connections

AeroEd career pathways relevant to Boeing.