Job Description

Project Engineering Intern (Civil)
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:

As a Project Engineering Intern for the Civil engine programs (RB211-535, RB211-524, Trent 800, AE 3007, and AE 2100A) at Rolls-Royce Corporation, you’ll play an important role by applying systems engineering and development skills. These mature engines are key revenue drivers for Rolls-Royce, with large installed fleets in operation worldwide. To help maximize profit and customer satisfaction, the Civil Engineering team supports safety, reliability, repair, maintenance, overhaul, design and performance for these engines. Projects may include cost reduction initiatives, safety and reliability investigations, resolving non-conformances through design changes, implementing risk-reduction design improvements and supporting sustainability enhancements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Serving as the technical point of contact for Civil engine models both externally to airframers and customers and internally to program management and other functions

• Leading multiple technical projects, including execution of internal processes such as Product Change Board (PCB) and Integration Approval (IA)

• Representing the engine program in external technical meetings with customers, operators and airworthiness authorities

• Identifying engine-level technical and program risks and creating and managing corresponding risk mitigation plans

• Identifying and prioritizing engineering product and service improvement projects and developing and communicating plans and budgets to deliver these improvements on time and within cost

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong interpersonal skills, curiosity, problem-solving, analytical and critical thinking abilities

• Good written and oral communication to a variety of audiences

• Proficient at writing technical reports and customer presentations

• Excellent project and time management skills

• Demonstrable understanding of program/value stream process

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:

Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering.

Standing/Graduation eligibility: Must be attending a 4-year university and returning to school after the internship.

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Preferred qualifications (but not required):

• Understanding and experience with CAD preferred but not required

• Experience in a service or maintenance environment

• Experience with significant data management

• Prior manufacturing, design, service internship/co-op preferred but not required

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.