Boeing Technology Innovation is seeking PhD students to join their Graduate Researcher Program (GRP) to develop innovative technologies for the future of aerospace, specifically focusing on electromagnetics effects for new aircraft design and digital engineering processes.
Requirements
- Experience and certification in software languages (i.e., Python, MATLAB, C++)
- Knowledge and experience with Lightning Zoning for aircraft
- Knowledge and experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics tools
- User experience/interface (UX) development
- Knowledge and experience with Structural simulation tools (e.g. Abaqus, LS Dyna etc.)
- Experience with writing custom simulation tools and numerical solvers
- Knowledge and experience with Lightning Indirect Effects
Responsibilities
- Perform modeling, simulation, and other forms of analysis to predict performance and to optimize designs around established requirements with respect to EME, Lightning Direct Effects, Lightning Zoning, and Lightning Indirect Effects.
- Assist in the development and feedback of software tools and workflows in EME processes to include testing, modeling, analysis, and simulation
- Assist in laboratory testing and test planning to characterize electromagnetic properties and failure modes of materials with respect to EME, Lightning Direct Effects, and Lightning Indirect Effects.
- Collect and analyze data on supplier and partner performance to ensure compliance with requirement
Other
- Completed the first year of PhD studies by July 2026
- Pursuing a PhD in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science, Software Engineering, Engineering Technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or Data Science
- 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
- This position is expected to be 100% onsite.
