Job Description

Engineering Summer Internship ( LibertyWorks)

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 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:

Liberty Works leads research and development of technologies for US Defense Business Development. With a focus on early-stage Technology Readiness Level (TRL) projects and innovative solutions, Liberty Works delivers technology demonstration programs to enable and enhance the capabilities of our customers’ next-generation power systems.

This role will support one or more Liberty Works Research & Development program(s).

What you’ll be doing:

• Systems engineering (e.g., system modelling, requirements capture, validation and verification planning)

• Mechanical, aerodynamics, dynamics, thermal and/or electrical design/analysis

• Test design, planning and support

• Data reduction and/or analysis

• Written, verbal and/or visual presentation and documentation of completed work

• Contributing as part of a team of engineering professionals to deliver solutions

Who we’re looking for:

Ideal candidates will have a demonstrated track record of strong problem solving and thinking agility. Flexibility and the ability to deal with the ambiguity that comes with research and development projects are key to being successful in the role.

With appropriate support from senior personnel, you must be able to:

• Effectively solve problems through strong interpersonal skills and teamwork

• Communicate clearly in both written and oral forms with a variety of audiences (e.g., shop floor, technical experts and management)

• Confidently present work to others and prepare clear, engaging visual aids

• Work independently to plan, prioritize and execute tasks to meet program deadlines

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.

Relevant majors:

Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

Standing/Graduation Eligibility: Attending an accredited college/university working towards a bachelor’s degree or higher

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Preferred qualifications (not required):

• Understanding and experience with CAD

• Understanding and experience with data analysis

• Prior technical internship or co-op

Work Authorization Eligibility: To be considered, you must be a U.S. Citizen. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.

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: October 31, 2025

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Job Posting Date
20 Oct 2025; 00:10

Pay Range

$17.00 - $36.00-Hourly

Location

Indianapolis, IN

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.