International Thermofluid System Internship

Rolls-Royce; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in the United Kingdom invites you to the International Thermofluid System Internship—a 12-week summer program designed to give you hands-on engineering experience within a global context. You will work on real projects in thermofluid design, learn SPAN/ CFD tools, and be mentored by engineers in the US and UK, while exploring opportunities across sites.

Applicants should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a GPA 3.0+, and be eligible to

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong interest in thermofluid systems and technology.
• Willingness to travel between locations during the internship.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-week Engineering Internship with real-world assignments.
• Use data, technology, and AI to improve processes.
• Work under guidance of an experienced engineer with mentors in US and UK.
• Develop transferable skills through daily tasks and team support.
• Learn to use thermofluids tools such as SPAN, SC03, CFD.
• Complete a thermofluids analysis task and document results.
• Contribute to process/tool improvements and create training materials.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Related degree

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SPAN

SC03

CFD

Job description

Job Description

International Thermofluid System 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.

Thermofluid Systems is responsible for air, oil, fuel and thermal management system design, verification, and qualification, and for component temperature prediction, across the whole Indianapolis product portfolio. Engineers in the group are active throughout the product lifecycle, from new engine concept evaluation, through design, development and certification, to in-service product support.

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
• Learning to use one of the Thermofluids analysis tools (SPAN, SC03, CFD, etc).
• Completing a Thermofluids analysis task and generating a report documenting the task and results.
• Improving a process, tool, or method and creating any required training materials to share the improvement

Who we’re looking for:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering 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

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

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

Location

United Kingdom