Boeing Technology Innovation - Graduate Researcher Program – Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Solver Development Engineering Intern

Company: Boeing
Location: Everett
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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. Launch your career with Boeing, celebrated by WayUp as a Top 100 Internship Program in the US for 2025! We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join our 2026 intern program. 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 : This GRP position will be hosted in Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) in the Flight Sciences division. Flight Engineering is at the very heart of product-level design, integration and support. We work at every phase of the product lifecycle, from initial concept to fleet support. We define requirements, do detailed design, analyze configurations, integrate across many disciplines, certify the product and provide fleet support. We are the experts who apply skills ranging from computational fluid dynamics to flight and wind tunnel testing to weight forecasting and performance assessments to aeroservoelastics and vibroacoustics and to sales support. Do you have an appetite for innovating and defining the future of flight? Are you curious and have excellent interpersonal skills? Are you comfortable in a dynamic environment and enjoy life-long learning? Join us in Flight Engineering! Support development of CFD solver code development. Focus on Finite Element solver development, meshing, and supporting engineers using the applications. 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, Computer Engineering/Science, or Math Experience with Aero CFD modeling equations, discretization, and implementation of algorithms Experience with in numerical programming with parallelization and CPU/GPU coding knowledge Ability to write low level algorithms in C++ and interfaces with Python 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 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 Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 30, 2026 Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Visa Sponsorship Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Shift This position is for 1st shift Equal Opportunity Employer: Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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