International Measurement & Test Engineering Internship

Rolls-Royce plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc invites students to an International Measurement & Test Engineering Internship in the United Kingdom. This 12-week program provides hands-on engineering experience, data-driven projects, and mentorship from senior engineers across the US and UK.

You will contribute to assembling, testing, and validating data to support design verification for aerospace, industrial, and marine programs. Develop your technical skills while working on real-world problems in a global company that

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Aeronautical, Astronautical, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or related engineering field.
• Minimum GPA: 3.0.
• US citizenship required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Participating in a 12-week Engineering Internship with real-world assignments across engineering capabilities.
• Using data, technology and AI to improve processes.
• Working under guidance of an experienced engineer with mentorship from US and UK teams.
• Developing transferable skills through varied daily tasks and cross‑functional support.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming basics

Teamwork

Curiosity

Willingness to travel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Engineering fields

Job description

Job Description

International Measurement & Test Engineering Internship Duration: Summer (12 weeks) Location: United Kingdom.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

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

Ready to take your career global? Join the Rolls-Royce international engineering internship and be a part of a rewarding 12-week experience where you will gain a breadth of hands‑on technical experience, engage with engineering leaders and contribute to real -world project problem solving - all while immersing yourself in a new culture. The primary purpose of Assembly & Test is to provide the capability to assemble and test products at system (whole engine), sub-system, module and component level and to collect and validate data and pass it back to the design engineering teams to support verification of the product design, for the aerospace, industrial and marine programs. More than 18,000 people work in Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Operations worldwide making it the largest function within Rolls-Royce.

What you’ll be doing:

• Participating in a 12-week Engineering Internship, through real-world assignments working on exciting and varied projects in an engineering capability
• Using data, technology and AI to improve processes
• Working under the guidance of an experienced engineer while also receiving coaching and support from mentors in the US and UK
• Developing valuable, transferable skills through varied daily tasks and support from experienced professionals across the organization

Who we’re looking for:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Aeronautical, Astronautical Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and/or related degree
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship
• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development
• Understanding how to interpret data and apply it to a decision or next action step as needed as well as the concept of continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Additionally, candidates must demonstrate some coursework in one or more of the following areas: programming languages, electrical engineering, aerodynamics, aerospace systems design, astrodynamics applications

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

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.

This internship is funded by the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech through an endowment grant given to the selected students. All communications surrounding pay and auxiliary benefits will be presented at time of offer from each university.

Must be a student graduating between December 2027 and May 2028 at the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech to be eligible for this internship.

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
• 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 is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

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Job Posting Date 21 Sept 2026; 00:09

Pay Range - Location United Kingdom

Benefits

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.