Job Description

Controls System Development Intern

Duration: 12 weeks

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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:

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 on 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

• Systems Safety teams: design the systems and architecture required to ensure our products safe under all expected operating conditions, including multiple fault conditions

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, and safety 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 problems and plan and execute tasks

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

• Strong presentation skills - both oral and visual

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.

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: To be considered, you must also be a 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 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: March 26th, 2026

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Job Posting Date
11 Mar 2026; 00:03

Pay Range

$21.00 - $36.00-Hourly

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

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

Rolls-Royce has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. Designing, building and servicing systems that provide critical power to customers, where safety and reliability are paramount. Our engineering excellence is the power behind some of the most critical technologies used in the air, at sea and on land. Across Civil Aerospace, Power Systems, Defence and in our unique nuclear capabilities, we provide a range of differentiated technologies and products.