UCLA Engineering: UCLA Engineer Fall 2004

Recruiter's Column

Munir M. Sindir
Director of Advanced Analysis and Deputy Boeing Executive Focal to UCLA

http://www.boeing.com

Why does Boeing choose to recruit engineering and computer science graduates from UCLA?
Boeing is interested in recruiting engineering and computer science graduates from top universities across the globe. UCLA is one of the Boeing Enterprise Level Schools that meets the highest criteria in the quality of education and training offered, innovative research performed, and the large and diverse population of the student body.

What do you see as the strengths of UCLA’s graduates in engineering and computer science?
High student body academic standards, exposure to cutting edge research and novel ideas, a good grasp of the engineering and computer science fundamentals, good written and oral communication skills, project experience and ability to function in a team environment, good leadership skills, and the value placed on diversity.

How do employees who are alumni of UCLA compare to your other employees?
It’s difficult to compare, because when you’re hiring top talent from a university like UCLA, Stanford or MIT, the caliber of the individual is very high across the board. There are currently 18 UCLA engineering alumni in leadership roles at Boeing.

How many students from UCLA’s Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science has Boeing hired in the last three years?
Boeing has hired 137 UCLA engineering graduates.

What types of positions have these graduates been hired to fill?
They have filled positions in electrical engineering, material processes, optics, physics, mechanical engineering, software and system engineering, and testing.

What other aspects of Boeing’s relationship with UCLA are important to the company?
Participation in research projects as an industrial partner, access to the IP base of the University, working relationships with faculty, staff, and students, UCLA’s support of the Boeing Learning Together program, the development of new courses and programs of specific interest to Boeing, and distance learning opportunities and off-campus courses.