Assembly and Test Intern
Duration: 12 weeks
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (On-site)
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:
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:
As an Assembly & Test Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects within one of our core areas - Test Engineering, Test Electrical and Mechanical Systems Engineering, Test Data and Control Systems Engineering or Experimental Assembly & Instrumentation - putting your theoretical knowledge into practice.
You’ll be paired with both a manager and a career coach, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from experienced professionals. Every project you take on will support a genuine business need, with a clear connection to our products and customers. It’s a
fantastic opportunity to share your ideas, make an impact, and see your work come to life.
In addition to valuable on-the-job training, you’ll build a wide range of transferable skills. Your day-to-day work will be varied, and you’ll receive guidance and support from colleagues across the business - each committed to helping you perform at your best and develop a strong professional network.
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
Ability to take initiative and be self-directed and identify a problem
Understanding of “how” relating to scoping a task
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 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:
Applicants must be attending an accredited college or university, working toward a bachelor’s degree in a relevant major, and planning to return to school in the fall. Relevant majors include:
Aeronautical or Astronautical Engineering/Technology
Electrical Engineering or Electrical Technology
Industrial Engineering or Industrial Technology
Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
Computer Science or Computer Engineering/Technology
Data Science or Data Engineering/Technology
Minimum GPA: 3.0
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: November 25th, 2025
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Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.