Spirit Defense - Summer 2027 Internship Program (Paid) - Finance

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Launch your career with Spirit Defense! We are seeking motivated, enthusiastic, and innovative students to join our 2027 intern program.

At Spirit Defense, our teams apply innovative engineering, advanced manufacturing, and rapid prototyping to solve complex challenges across the defense and space industries. Our engineers and business professionals work on products and technologies that support critical missions and help shape the future of aerospace.

As a Spirit Defense intern, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced professionals on real-world aerospace challenges. During your summer internship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with a mentor in your field of study while contributing to real-world projects
• Gain firsthand exposure to aerospace products, manufacturing operations, engineering processes, and business systems
• Collaborate with engineering and business leaders supporting defense and space programs
• Build a professional network through technical, professional development, and social activities
• Develop the skills and experience to launch your career in the aerospace and defense industry

Visit our program website to learn more about the opportunities available: https://jobs.boeing.com/internships

Finance. Spirit Defense Finance interns support financial planning, analysis, reporting, and program execution for defense and space work. Interns may assist with budgets and forecasts, cost and schedule performance, program financial reporting, accounting analysis, estimates, and business decision support while working with program management, contracts, supply chain, and operations.

Potential internship assignments may include:

• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Program cost and financial performance reporting
• Accounting, estimates, and financial controls
• Data analysis and decision support for defense programs

These positions are expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Wichita, KS.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.

Employer will not sponsor applications for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree program
• Ability to work full-time during Summer 2027

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Passion for the aerospace and defense industry with an interest in building a career with Spirit Defense
• Academic excellence (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
• Previous related internship or work experience and/or involvement with student or civic organizations
• Majoring in one of the following: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or other related fields
• The ability to relocate and work onsite

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: Min: $18.60/hr - Max: $31.10/hr