Manufacturing Technician High School Intern

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self‑motivated Manufacturing Technician High School Intern to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

This new internship program is based at Aurora's Manassas, VA site and is designed to support students whose academic programs align with manufacturing and related career paths. Manufacturing Technician High School Internship Program will expose interns to multiple functional areas within manufacturing, aligned with the student's academic program and future career goals. Areas of exposure may include:

• Workplace safety and compliance.
• Manufacturing systems and operations.
• Materials and processing.
• Manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Engineering, Finance, HR).

Interns will receive appropriate safety training and will work under direct supervision at all times. Interns will not independently operate hazardous machinery or do tasks restricted by safety policies.

This is a paid, temporary internship designed to provide structured learning and exposure to a professional manufacturing environment. This position does not guarantee future employment.

• Currently enrolled in an approved Virginia Department of Education program aligned with manufacturing or related career paths.
• Demonstrate ability to contribute to a team‑based, fast‑paced, and self‑directed environment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Maintain satisfactory academic standing and stay on track for program completion.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Person.

• Exposure to or interest in professional workplace competencies.
• General awareness of manufacturing systems or processes.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
• Follow Boeing regulations for lifting; consistently stand, stoop, crawl, bend, crouch, climb, and kneel.
• Work on‑site in Manassas, VA.

• Minimum Range: $ to $
• Maximum Range: $ to $

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid‑prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers.

Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, 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.

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, 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. Aurora Flight Sciences 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 and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.