Control Engineering Intern

Controls Engineer Intern (Electronics, Mechanical, Software, Systems & Systems (Cyber) Security)
Duration: 12 weeks

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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 programme, 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:

The Control Systems group is made up of a diverse team of engineers covering software (traditional and model-based), systems, electronics, mechanical and system (cyber) security. We work closely together in the design, integration, testing, in-service support and supply chain management to ensure our customers’ needs are met.

Control Systems at Rolls-Royce is an integral part of making sure the power and propulsion systems we produce meet customer requirements and uphold quality, safety and security standards. The various teams design and maintain the software and hardware that support the power and propulsion systems deployed around the world. 

• Systems and Software teams: design and develop the systems and software used to control, monitor and communicate information required to operate an engine

• Electronics teams: design the electronic hardware to receive, filter, transmit and protect our hardware

• Mechanical teams: design and work with external suppliers to produce and test the enclosures and sensors required in the integration of all components

• Systems Security teams: design the system and architecture required to make our products resilient against an increasingly diverse and complex range of cyber threats

What you’ll be doing:

Supported by a Senior Engineer, you’ll get to work on a wide variety of projects to support our customers in areas including systems, software, mechanical and electronics covering design, integration, system security, real-time simulation and test.

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong interpersonal skills, intellectual curiosity and the ability to solve problems using analytical and critical thinking

• Ability to identify a problem and how to plan and execute a task

• Good written and oral communication to a variety of audiences (e.g., team members, technical experts and management)

• Demonstration of presentation skills both orally as well as visual management

Our behaviours drive us - we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. We’ll expect that of you, too.

You’ll be based in Indianapolis, IN and there will be some occasional travel to the nearby facility in West Lafayette, IN.
 

Relevant majors:

Attending an accredited college/university working towards a bachelor's degree or higher in:

• Software

• Electronics

• Mechatronics

• Computer

• Systems

• Mechanical

• Aerospace

• Aeronautics

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Computer Science

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: U.S. Citizen

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme 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: September 19, 2025

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Job Posting Date

02 Sep 2025; 00:09$21.00 - $36.00-HourlyIndianapolis

Benefits

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