Entry Level R&D Engineering Jobs in Wood River, IL

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Launch your career with Boeing, celebrated by WayUp as a Top 100 Internship Program in the US for 2026! We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join our 2027 intern program.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. We are engineers and technicians. Skilled scientists and thinkers. Bold innovators and dreamers. Join us, and build something better for yourself, for our customers and for the world.

In more than 65 countries, you'll find our people working on advances like remarkable aircraft comprised mostly of composite materials. Versatile and powerful jet fighters and rotorcraft that explore new uses of technology. Aircraft powered by hydrogen and biofuels. And even blended wing body and hybrid-electric aircraft.

Boeing has shaped the course of human history through aerospace innovations. Today, because of our amazing people and powerful technologies, our products connect the globe, protect freedom, and advance scientific discovery around the world. From the depths of the ocean, to Mars and beyond, we're inspiring the next century of explorers - we invite you to join us on the journey ahead!

The Boeing Security & Fire Operations (S&FO) is seeking talented, forward-thinking students ready to join our energetic team, gaining hands-on experience across corporate site security, aviation security, emergency preparedness, business resilience, and fire protection engineering. As an intern, you will contribute to real-world projects in your specific function all while supporting daily operations in risk assessments, monitoring access control and camera systems, airport/airfield security protocols, and compliance documentation. This is a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally with facilities, operations, legal, and emergency response teams, and to see how layered protection strategies come together to keep people and operations safe.

In this role you'll help design and test emergency exercises and business continuity playbooks, analyze vulnerabilities and mitigation options, and assist in industrial fire engineering assessments. You'll learn to translate technical findings into clear briefings for stakeholders, support aviation security audits and access-control improvements, and contribute to after-action reports that shape future resilience. Ideal candidates are curious, detail-oriented, and driven by purpose-ready to learn complex systems, think creatively under pressure, and make a measurable impact on organizational safety and continuity.

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

To learn more about internship opportunities, visit our College & Entry Level page. Click the link: https://jobs.boeing.com/it-internships

Some of these positions are hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team's discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Some of thesepositions have been identified as virtual opportunities and do not require applicants to live in close proximity toa Boeing facility.

Some of thesepositionsare expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Some of these positions may require the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Some of these positions must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Employer not willing to sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• Ability to work full-time for 10-12 weeks during Summer 2027
• Currently an enrolled student attending a college or university with an expected graduation date on or after August 2027

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Strong academic performance (GPA of 3.0 or above)
• Passion for the aerospace industry and interest and enthusiasm for a career with Boeing

Relocation

Some of these positions offer relocation based on eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

Shift

These positions are for first shift.

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: $44,000 - $89,000

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