About the role#
This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027 based in Indianapolis, Indiana. You will work on real-life assignments within Test Engineering, Test Electrical and Mechanical Systems Engineering, Test Data and Control Systems Engineering, or Experimental Assembly and Instrumentation. Each project supports a specific business need with a direct link to our products and customers.
What you'll do#
- Assemble and test products at the system, sub-system, module, and component level.
- Collect and validate data to support design engineering teams and product design verification.
- Work with a manager and career coach to develop your skills.
- Collaborate with teams across the business to deliver project results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's program for Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Coursework in programming, electrical engineering, aerodynamics, aerospace systems design, or astrodynamics.
- Ability to interpret data and apply it to decision-making.
- Open-minded and curious approach to work.
- Willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations if required.
- Preferred experience includes blueprint interpretation, C or C++ coding, PLC programming, reading electrical schematics, troubleshooting industrial devices, and working with motors or variable frequency drives.
Location & details#
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid position with a housing stipend.
- Eligibility: U.S. citizens only. No sponsorship is available.
About Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce is a public company based in London. It operates in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. The firm specializes in civil aerospace, defence aerospace, power systems, and services. It employs more than 10,001 people.
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