Engineering and Technology Year-Long Internship - UK

Rolls-Royce; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 joining bonus

Hybrid working

Clearance support

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is offering an Engineering and Technology Year-Long Internship in the UK. The 12-month placement is based across Derby, Bristol and Solihull, with hybrid working and a £23,600 pro rata starting salary plus a £500 joining bonus to help with moving costs.

We seek STEM graduates with a passion for technology, ready to travel between sites for flexible rotations. You’ll gain hands-on experience on major programmes and have support for security clearance where required.

Qualifications

• A STEM degree or joint honours combining STEM with business/economics.
• Strong passion for the future of technology.
• Willingness to travel between locations for scheme requirements and gigs.
• Open-minded, curious and agile approach to work and career development.

Responsibilities

• Work on varied projects across Rolls-Royce Defence, including naval propulsion, demonstrator engines, and next-gen programmes.
• Utilise data, technology and AI to improve environmental performance at power stations or strengthen cyber-security.
• Participate in digital learning and on-the-job training to turn ideas into real results.

Skills

Strong passion for technology

Willingness to travel

Agile mindset

Education

STEM degree or integrated STEM program

Job description

Job Description

Engineering and Technology Year-Long Internship

Duration: 12 months

Starting salary: £23,600 (pro rata) + £500 joining bonus to support with moving and hybrid working

Location: Derby, Bristol, Solihull

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

Our Internship programmes are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.

Role overview:

During your 12-months on our Engineering and Technology Internship programme, you'll gain invaluable insight into the breadth of our work and discover where you'd like to take your career with us.

• Working on exciting and varied projects - from exploring Nuclear options for powering the UK's fleet of Naval Submarines, to helping develop next-generation demonstrator engines such as the UltraFan or for the Global Combat Air Programme

• Using data, technology and AI to improve environmental performance at power stations, test marine automation software or strengthen cyber-security

• You'll develop through a mix of digital learning, on-the-job training and opportunities that bring your ideas to life in meaningful ways

• Accessing opportunities for continuous learning

Who we’re looking for:

• A degree in any STEM subject, or joint honours degrees that combine STEM with subjects like business or economics

• A strong passion for the future of technology

• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you will be able to achieve the scheme requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your rotational 'gigs'

• Being open-minded, curious and agile in your approach to work and career development

Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We'll expect that of you, too.

We see hybrid working as a way to balance and flex our time between the office, home, or another remote working place. Everyone is expected on site, on average, a minimum three days per week. But specific arrangements will vary from role to role and gig to gig. We encourage and support flexible working arrangements where we can.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Defence business areas an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

What we offer:

• Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed

• A culture that invests in your personal and professional development

• The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company

You'll be working on real projects and making a real difference from day one. That's why we make sure you're properly rewarded for the work you do. Along with your salary, you'll get:

• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays

• Access to an independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service

Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Closing date: Friday 13th November 2026

We reserve the right to close the job advert early dependent on application volumes.

Assessment centres will take place between November - December

Programme

Job Posting Date

05 Oct 2026; 00:10