Overview
Aerospace Engineering Internships
Spirit AeroSystems
Academic Year 2026/27
Would you like to gain valuable experience in a leading international aerospace company?
Do you see an internship as an essential asset to your degree and your future career?
We, at Spirit AeroSystems, are proud to build and support world-class aerostructures for commercial and business aircraft in global spanets. We have more than 100 years’ history and a bright future!
We pride ourselves in the research and development of advanced materials and ultra-light structures to help meet aviation’s sustainability goals.
We’re team players who put people first in our efforts to succeed as an organisation and to grow as individuals. We’re keen to strengthen and broaden our Engineering in Belfast with graduates who can bring innovative thinking and enthusiasm, as well as the knowledge and skills our organisation requires.
We are currently offering a number of 12-month Engineering internships for the period Summer 2026 to Summer 2027 to be based in our Belfast facility (salary £23,120 per annum)
Responsibilities
These learning-orientated internships will focus on giving you real-world experiences and the opportunity to work on live projects within our Engineering function. You will have the chance to work with different teams, explore where your own skills and interests lie and consider where your focus might be in the future.
The calibre of our people is extremely important to us and, ideally, candidates should have a strong academic background coupled with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You should be self-disciplined, highly motivated and be able to work in a dynamic, challenging environment, where energy, enthusiasm, perseverance, and teamwork are fundamental.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must currently be studying for an honors degree in a directly relevant subject (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical / Electronic Engineering) where the course content has been accredited by one of the major engineering institutions enabling applicants to pursue CEng status.
*Preference will be given to those studying for an honors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Students will be expected to resume their studies after placement, which will last up to one year (min. 10 months).
Please note testing may form part of the selection process.
HOURS OF WORK: 36 hours per week
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 4PM
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidates based on the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
