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Rolls-Royce International Internship

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The Opportunity

Ready to take your engineering skills global? The Rolls-Royce International Internship is a unique opportunity made possible through a partnership between Rolls-Royce, Virginia Tech, and the University of Virginia.

This 12-week, paid summer internship in the United Kingdom gives you the opportunity to work on real-world engineering projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and experience engineering in an international setting. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work while developing technical, professional, and cross-cultural skills that can help prepare you for your future career.

The Details:

  • This is 12-week Engineering Internship where you will be using data, technology and AI to improve processes
  • You will work under the guidance of an experienced engineer while also receiving coaching and support from mentors in the US and UK
  • This internship is funded by 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. 
  • Internship covers round-trip travel, relocation allowance, competitive intern salary, international travel insurance, and additional benefits
  • Develop your skills and get practical, hands-on experience with a world-class industry leader

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.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Must be a current Virginia Tech student pursuing an undergraduate engineering degree in Aeronautical, Astronautical Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and/or related degree
  • Must be graduating with your undergraduate degree between December 2027 and May 2028
  •  Must be a U.S. Citizen

The Application Process

There are four international intern positions open for Summer 2027 - click below to apply for the one you are interested in:

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 8, 5:00pm 

 

Learn More About Rolls-Royce: www.rolls-royce.com

Looking for More Career Opportunities with Rolls-Royce? Explore Rolls-Royce's Emerging Talent opportunities: https://careers.rolls-royce.com/en/students-and-graduates/united-states