2026/27 Summer Internship - Engineering

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Adelaide, South Australia, AUS
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Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Boeing Defence Australia offers a full-time summer engineering internship (Nov–Feb) for 2nd–4th year Bachelor of Engineering students across multiple disciplines and Australian sites. Interns gain hands-on aerospace experience, peer support, networking, and professional development. Applicants must upload resume, transcripts, and a cover letter and be Australian citizens to meet defence security requirements.
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Location:
Adelaide
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Casual
Job Reference:
BOE/1930827ADL
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At Boeing, we connect, protect, explore, and inspire the world through aerospace innovation. As one of Australia's leading prime defence contractors, Boeing Defence Australia supports some of the largest and most complex programs for our customers including the Australian Defence Force to support world- class defence capabilities. Boeing plays an integral role in the region's aerospace and defence industry. We're a leader in advanced manufacturing for commercial airplane components, the development and production of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, communications systems, sustainment, training and services, research and development, and uncrewed systems.
If you want to put your university studies into practice before graduating, Boeing Defence Australia's university internship offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of aerospace, gain hands-on experience and build your professional network.
If you are a university student in your second, third, or fourth year of study, this opportunity is for you. We offer full-time placements across Australia including Adelaide, Brisbane, Nowra, Toowoomba and Williamtown, giving you the chance to apply your academic skills in a practical setting.
As well as interesting, real-life work experience, we also offer peer-support and networking opportunities to guide your development. Plus, you gain insights into Boeing Australia to help decide the best career options for when you graduate.
To apply, please upload your resume, current academic transcripts and a cover letter answering the following application questions:
  • What do you hope to experience during your internship at Boeing?
  • Which of Boeing's Values do you find the most compelling, and why?
  • Optional Question: Have you ever had the opportunity to meet or interact with someone from Boeing? If so, please share the circumstances of your encounter, what you discussed, and how it influenced your interest in or understanding of Boeing.

If you are currently studying a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in one the following, you are eligible to participate:
  • Aerospace
  • Avionics
  • Biomedical
  • Chemical
  • Communications
  • Design
  • Electrical
  • Electronics
  • Industrial
  • Mechanical
  • Mechatronics
  • Production
  • Robotics
  • Software
  • Systems

In addition, you must be available to work full-time during the course of the internship, which commences late November 2026 and finishes in mid-February 2027.
Due to the nature of the work you may participate in, applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.
The job reference code for this role is 1930827. This role includes multiple disciplines and locations. Applicants are required to submit only one application to be considered for all available opportunities. During the application process, you will have the opportunity to specify the disciplines and locations for which you wish to be considered.
Advert closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026.
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 proud members of the Valuable 500 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.

Skills Required

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering (2nd, 3rd, or 4th year) majoring in Aerospace, Avionics, Biomedical, Chemical, Communications, Design, Electrical, Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Production, Robotics, Software, or Systems
  • Available to work full-time for the internship period (commencing late November 2026 to mid-February 2027)
  • Must be an Australian Citizen to meet Defence security requirements
  • Submit resume, current academic transcripts, and a cover letter answering specified application questions
  • Specify desired disciplines and preferred locations (Adelaide, Brisbane, Nowra, Toowoomba, Williamtown) during application

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
  • Parental & Family Support The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.

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