Systems Engineering Intern 2026 12 Months Placement Featured

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.

This post is for a Systems Engineering Intern to work within the engineering function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) ideally based in Bristol but with an option for basing it in Frimley, Yoevil or Gosport for the right candidate. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,600 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW & C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.

The Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Department comprises of 6 capabilities providing people, process and tools into programmes across the business. The capabilities are: Project Engineering; Human Factors; Systems Security; Requirements; Modelling and Architecture; and Verification and Validation.

Position Responsibilities:

As a member of the SEIT Department, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a one or more programmes and business development opportunities within the Fixed Wing, Vertical Life or Digital and Future Programmes Business Units and additionally contribute to engineering excellence across the company.

The successful candidate for this position will be responsible to a SEIT Technical Lead on the allocated scope of work. They will be involved with technical management and design of systems solutions, system integration and providing support in order to facilitate the delivery of milestones within time and budget, and maintaining customer satisfaction.

The role is fundamental in translating customer needs/requirements into appropriate solutions. It requires the successful candidate to work in multidisciplinary teams to generate proposals and develop deliverable solutions.

The role will include working autonomously and as part of various teams and may involve interaction with other parts of Boeing and our suppliers.

Key Tasks include:  

• Determining, evolving and managing stakeholder requirements
• System Design including aspects of: Concept generation, Functional analysis using techniques such as Model Based Systems Engineering, Interface Management, Maintaining Design Integrity, Modelling and Simulation, Selecting Preferred Solutions, Integration & Verification, Validation and Transition to Operation
• Systems Engineering Management, including: Project Planning, Monitoring and Control, tailoring of generic processes, input to technical risks and opportunities
• The application of the fundamental concepts of systems thinking to systems engineering. These include: understanding what a system is; its context within its environment; its boundaries and interfaces; its lifecycle and an appreciation of the role the system plays in the super system of which it is a part.
• The tailoring and application of engineering initiatives, best practices and processes.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Aiming for MEng/BEng in an engineering related subject
• Candidates should be studying for a degree in Engineering.
• Experience with Software will be an advantage.
• Candidates should also have excellent communication and team working skills and a proactive approach to work.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Systems, Computing, Engineering and associated subjects

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2025

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.