International Measurement & Test Engineering Internship

International Measurement & Test Engineering 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 primary purpose of Assembly & Test is to provide the capability to assemble and test products at system (whole engine), sub-system, module and component level and to collect and validate data and pass it back to the design engineering teams to support verification of the product design, for the aerospace, industrial and marine programs. 

More than 18,000 people work in Manufacturing, Assembly and Test Operations worldwide making it the largest function within Rolls-Royce.   

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 Aeronautical, Astronautical Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, 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
• Understanding how to interpret data and apply it to a decision or next action step as needed as well as the concept of continuous improvement 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment 
• Additionally, candidates must demonstrate some coursework in one or more of the following areas: programming languages, electrical engineering, aerodynamics, aerospace systems design, astrodynamics applications 

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.

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Job Posting Date

21 Sept 2026; 00:09-United Kingdom

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