Engineering Intern

Job Description

International Summer Engineering Intern

Must be a student graduating between December 2026 and May 2027 at the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech to be eligible for this internship

Duration: 12 weeks

Location: England, United Kingdom - onsite

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce in an Emerging Talent program, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
 

Position Summary:

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.

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:

• Candidates who demonstrate strong interpersonal, curiosity, problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking skills

• Agility and open mindedness in your approach to work and career development

• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Strong verbal and written skills

• Understanding how to interpret data and apply it to a decision or next action step as needed

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.

Relevant majors:  

• Aerospace Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Materials Science & Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Systems Engineering

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility:

To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation program aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Closing Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

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Job Posting Date

06 Oct 2025; 00:10