Job Description

International Controls Internship

Duration: Summer (12 weeks)

Location: United Kingdom

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

Our Internship programs are designed to help you build your career from day one. You'll work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced colleagues, and develop the skills to make a real impact. That's Infinite Potential.

Role overview:

Ready to take your career global? Join the Rolls-Royce international engineering internship and be a part of a rewarding 12-week experience where you will gain a breadth of hands-on technical experience, engage with engineering leaders and contribute to real -world project problem solving - all while immersing yourself in a new culture.

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:

• Participating in a 12-week Engineering Internship, through real-world assignments working on exciting and varied projects in an engineering capability
• Using data, technology and AI to improve processes
• Working under the guidance of an experienced engineer while also receiving coaching and support from mentors in the US and UK
• Developing valuable, transferable skills through varied daily tasks and support from experienced professionals across the organization

Who we’re looking for:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or related degree
• A strong passion for the future of technology
• A willingness to work flexibly and travel between locations: in most cases, you’ll be able to meet the requirements in the location you are recruited to, however, we may need you to be flexible and travel between sites during or for your internship
• An open-minded, curious, and agile approach to work and career development

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.

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work authorization eligibility: To be considered, you must also be a U.S. Citizen.

This internship is funded by the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech through an endowment grant given to the selected students. All communications surrounding pay and auxiliary benefits will be presented at time of offer from each university.

Must be a student graduating between December 2027 and May 2028 at the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech to be eligible for this internship

What we offer:

• Meaningful work from day one, with the support to help you succeed
• A culture that invests in your personal and professional development
• The chance to grow your skills while working on real projects in a global company

Join us and help create the technologies that will shape tomorrow. If you're ready to learn, grow and make a lasting difference from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

#EmergingTalent

Job Posting Date

21 Sept 2026; 00:09

Pay Range

Location

United Kingdom

Benefits

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.