Job Description

We are looking for talented engineers to join us for a professionally rewarding 12-week summer internship. Our goal is to provide a breadth of exposure to the technical aspects of Controls Systems engineering. This is an opportunity to work alongside career professionals on real world applications, while also interacting with a variety of people networks to help you maximize an exciting and purposeful learning and developmental experience.

Who we are:

The Control Systems is an engineering function within the Rolls-Royce Aerospace business. The function develops, simulates, and manufactures components used to control engines on a large portfolio of civil and military aircraft, including, but not limited to B-52, V280, T56AHE, AE1107, AE3007, CTS800 as well as several our other industries partners.

Within Controls Systems, we are divided into the following sub-departments: Software, Systems, Simulation, Electronics, Mechanical, Supplier Engineered Equipment, and Supporting existing fleet. Each sub-department works closely together in the design, testing, incident investigation, and supply chain management to ensure our customer’s needs are met.

What you’ll do:

Engineering interns within Controls systems may work on a wide variety of projects to support our customers in areas including systems integration, software activities, mechanical design, electronic design, systems testing, hardware testing, and supporting aircraft currently being flown around the world. Controls interns will work with agility and a strong desire for continuous improvement of both our products and their own knowledge.

As a Controls Engineer, you will have the opportunity to be part of a team that works on electronic engine control and monitoring in the area of electronics, systems, software, and/or mechanical the direction of a senior engineer.

What You’ll need:

Ideal candidates will have strong demonstrations of interpersonal skills, curiosity, problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate how to identify a problem

• Demonstrate how to scope a task

• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively

• Demonstrate 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

• Ability to travel to worksites to perform responsibilities

The internship role will be based in Indianapolis, IN and will have some occasions for needed travel to the nearby facility in West Lafayette, IN.

Relevant Majors

Engineering: Software, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer, Systems, Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautics

STEM: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science

Bachelor’s Required

Minimum: GPA: 3.0

Work Authorization Eligibility: U.S. Citizen

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here .

At Rolls-Royce we also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Relocation assistance provided when applicable.

Closing date: 6th October 2023

Job Posting Date

22 Sept 2023; 00:09

Rolls-Royce is one of the world’s leading industrial technology companies. They create power to connect, power and protect society. Focussed on three core areas in Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems, Rolls-Royce are determined to use their position as a global power group to play a role in creating a net zero carbon future for us all.