Test Facility Engineering Intern

Rolls-Royce plc; Mississippi; On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 103,155,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid Time Off

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Engineering Intern for the Stennis Outdoor Test Facility in Mississippi. The role involves supporting engineers with investigations, troubleshooting, and analysis on a variety of tests conducted at the NASA Stennis Space Center site.

The position requires working toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering and demonstrates a strong interest in technology. Travel between locations may be required during the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong curiosity for technology and engineering principles.
• Willingness to travel between sites during internship on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering specialists with investigations, troubleshooting and analysis.
• Complete short-term projects to support site improvements.
• Research long-term projects to aid future site technology.

Skills

Investigations

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description Test Facility Engineering Intern Duration: Summer (12 weeks) Location: Stennis, MS - Onsite

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

The Rolls‑Royce Stennis Outdoor Test Facility is located on NASA’s John C. Stennis Space Center (Mississippi, USA) just outside the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. R‑R‑Stennis is capable of testing Rolls‑Royce jet engines: large, medium, and military. The R‑R‑Stennis is the only Rolls‑Royce site capable of performing special tests such as fan flutter and noise testing.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting all Engineering specialists with investigations, troubleshooting, and analysis
• Completing short‑term projects that support improvements to the site
• Researching long‑term projects that will support the development of site technology in the future
• Participating in global meetings to gain an understanding how an engineering company works with remote sites

Who we’re looking for

• Working towards a bachelor’s or master’s in mechanical 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
• Understanding of engineering principles
• Exposure to mechanical systems; hydraulics, compressed air, dynamics, etc.
• Exposure to electrical systems; circuits, IT networks, instrumentation, etc.
• Experience in generating electronic information; reports, data analysis, etc.
• Exposure to system design; AutoCAD/Solid Works, reading electrical and mechanical drawings, etc.

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 be a U.S. Citizen. There is no sponsorship for this role.

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. #EmergingTalent

Job Posting Date 21 Sept 2026; 00:09

Pay Range $22.00 - $36.00-Hourly Location Stennis, MS

Benefits

• Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.

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