Test Facility Engineering Intern

Rolls-Royce; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Housing stipend

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is offering a Test Facility Engineering Intern role at the Stennis Outdoor Test Facility in Mississippi. The 12-week summer internship focuses on supporting engineering specialists, performing investigations, and contributing to site projects.

The role includes potential travel between locations and interaction with global teams. The program aims to build hands-on experience in engineering, with exposure to mechanical and electrical systems, and opportunities to contribute to future

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master's in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Strong passion for technology and flexible travel between sites.
• Willingness to travel between locations during the internship.
• Open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development.
• Understanding of engineering principles; exposure to mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Supporting all Engineering specialists with investigations, troubleshooting, and analysis.
• Completing short-term projects that support site improvements.
• Researching long-term projects to support site technology development.
• Participating in global meetings to understand how an engineering company works with remote sites.

Skills

Engineering principles

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

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

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

$22.00 - $36.00-Hourly

Location

Stennis, MS

Benefits

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