JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineering Co-Operative Program (3 Rotations Required)

WHO WE ARE:

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs across Defense Aerospace and Marine, Civil Aerospace, and Power Systems. Within the Defense sector of our business, we are a powerful player in the Defense aero engine market with more than 16,000 military engines in service with 160 customers in 103 countries. From combat to transport, from trainers to helicopters, our engines and pioneering service solutions ensure that our customers have world-leading engine technology available, whatever the mission demands.

In the U.S., our Defense products and services support key customers including the U.S. Department of Defence, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northup Grumman, and Bell. We are becoming a leading industry supplier in the U.S. with a significant and growing presence with more products being built at our largest North American manufacturing site in Indianapolis than anywhere else in the world.

THE PROGRAM:

The Co-op program is designed to combine your academic studies alongside practical work experience in engineering. Our goal is to offer breadth of exposure to the many facets of our engineering functions and internal networks from customers to management to help you navigate exciting and purposeful career development opportunities.

On this program, you’ll undertake 3 semester length placements through a broad range of projects within a variety of departments that will provide an introduction to the business portfolio, an exposure to aerospace fundamentals, and a deeper dive exploration of mechanical and aerospace concepts utilizing digital methods.

To complete the program, Co-op students are required to alternate between school and employment completing three (3) structured rotations (starting Fall 2023) before graduating.

Rotations would be Fall 2023, Summer 2024, and Spring 2025

The main program is located in Indianapolis, IN with a potential opportunity to be located at one of our satellite facilities within the U.S.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Co-op, you’ll be assigned a line manager and a career coach, so you’ll be learning directly from a skilled professional. The type of projects will vary based on business need, but all the projects you do will be in support of a real business goal with a direct link to our products and customers. It makes for a fantastic opportunity to share your ideas and really make a difference. Not only will you receive on-the-job training, but you’ll also develop a host of transferable skills. Your day-to-day tasks will differ, and you’ll receive support from different people within the business, all of whom will be committed to helping you to deliver your best.

Rotations may include assignments in design, analysis, systems, materials, controls, manufacturing, service and/or test functions with an electrical and digital lens. At the end of each session, you will be required to complete an exit presentation detailing work assignment and accomplishments.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

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

Candidates will be able to/have:

• Ability to take initiative/be self-directed

• Understanding of emotional intelligence in a team environment

• Strong verbal and written skills

• How to identify a problem

• Understanding of how to scope a task

• Possess an aptitude for quick learning of concepts

• Be enrolled full-time pursuing an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university working towards a bachelor’s degree within the STEM field

• A minimum of a 3.0 GPA

RELEVANT MAJORS:

Engineering: Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems, Materials, and Chemical

STEM: Material Science and Mathematics

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The Co-op program offers experiential learning, a competitive salary, paid housing, paid time off, and an option to enroll in our 401k program.

WORK AUTHORIZATION ELIGIBILITY:

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

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 realise their full potential.

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

Closing Date: January 18th, 2023

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.