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Three-month R&T internship developing an innovative, cost-effective solution to an industrial aerospace manufacturing challenge. Responsibilities include defining requirements, planning budgets and schedules, evaluating solutions, designing and validating prototypes, collaborating with stakeholders, and reporting progress. The role combines office and workshop work and requires strong communication, problem-solving, time-management, and Microsoft Office skills, plus an interest in aerospace manufacturing and digital technologies.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Global Technology team based at the Boeing Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC) in Prestwick, Scotland, are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team for a three-month summer internship in 2027. Our team of around 60 people at the AIC work on innovative, cutting-edge technology development, from robotics and automation, to composite fabrication, and digital engineering. Our team of multi skilled engineers work together in our 100,000ft2 state of the art research facility at Prestwick International Airport in the West coast of Scotland, to develop manufacturing technologies that will help to build the next generation of aircraft.
Position Responsibilities
As a Research and Technology (R&T) intern you will be given a real-life industrial challenge to solve over the course of a three-month placement. Working on your own, or as part of a small team, you will be given the tools and support from a highly skilled R&T team to develop a solution that is both innovative and cost effective. The project will be split between the office and the workshop as you plan, develop, and deliver a working solution.
Key tasks include:
Skills
Basic Qualifications
Preferred qualifications:
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Work Authorization:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Global Technology team based at the Boeing Aerospace Innovation Centre (AIC) in Prestwick, Scotland, are looking for highly motivated individuals to join our team for a three-month summer internship in 2027. Our team of around 60 people at the AIC work on innovative, cutting-edge technology development, from robotics and automation, to composite fabrication, and digital engineering. Our team of multi skilled engineers work together in our 100,000ft2 state of the art research facility at Prestwick International Airport in the West coast of Scotland, to develop manufacturing technologies that will help to build the next generation of aircraft.
Position Responsibilities
As a Research and Technology (R&T) intern you will be given a real-life industrial challenge to solve over the course of a three-month placement. Working on your own, or as part of a small team, you will be given the tools and support from a highly skilled R&T team to develop a solution that is both innovative and cost effective. The project will be split between the office and the workshop as you plan, develop, and deliver a working solution.
Key tasks include:
- Understanding and defining requirements
- Budget and schedule planning
- Landscaping and down selecting solutions
- Design, develop, and validate solutions through small scale prototypes and test
- Building relationships with stakeholders and team members
- Reporting progress to key stakeholders and senior management
Skills
- Confident and clear communicator
- Proficient user of MS Office tools
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Able to manage your own time and workload
- Keen interest in aerospace manufacturing processes and digital technologies
Basic Qualifications
- Right to work in UK - We do not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Preferred qualifications:
- Candidates should be studying towards a BEng/MEng in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Work Authorization:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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