Project Engineering Intern (Civil)

Job Description

Title: Project Engineering Intern (Civil)

Duration: Summer (12 weeks)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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:

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 :

Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering, and/or related degree

A strong passion for the future of technology

Attending a 4-year university and returning to school after the internship

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

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

Preferred qualifications (but not required) :

Understanding of and experience with CAD

Experience in a service or maintenance environment

Experience with significant data management

Prior manufacturing, design or service internship/co-op

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. There is no visa sponsorship for this position.

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

09 Nov 2026; 00:11

Pay Range

• -Hourly
• Location

• Indianapolis, IN
• Benefits

Interns are eligible for Paid Time Off; and a housing stipend.