Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Rolls-Royce Engineering and Technology Summer Internship - UK (INVITE ONLY)
10‑week summer internship in nuclear submarine reactor design, operation & analysis.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Contribute to reactor design, operation, analysis, or modelling projects for nuclear submarines. • Participate in digital learning modules and on‑the‑job training with expert mentors. • Apply problem‑solving skills to real‑world engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸reactor design
- ▸reactor operation
- ▸reactor modelling
- ▸digital training
- ▸problem solving
- ▸engineering challenges
What You Bring
We are looking for candidates studying physics, engineering or any STEM discipline, including joint honours with business or economics. Some experience in Python or Java is helpful, and you must be willing to travel between sites and work flexibly, typically three days a week on‑site under a hybrid model. Applicants must demonstrate open‑minded, curious and agile attitudes, adhere to safety‑first behaviours, and obtain a Security Check clearance; only UK nationals or MoD‑approved dual nationals are eligible. • Currently pursuing a degree in physics, engineering or any STEM field (joint honours acceptable). • Basic coding ability in Python or Java preferred. • Flexible to travel between locations and work three on‑site days per week under hybrid arrangements. • Demonstrate open‑minded, curious, agile approach and commitment to safety‑first behaviours. • Eligible for a UK Security Check clearance (UK national or MoD‑approved dual nationality).
Requirements
- ▸stem degree
- ▸python
- ▸hybrid
- ▸safety-first
- ▸security check
- ▸uk national
Benefits
The Engineering and Technology Summer Internship runs for 10 weeks in Summer 2026, is based in Derby and offers a pro‑rated salary of £23,600 plus a £500 joining bonus. Rolls‑Royce prides itself on shaping the modern world and committing to progress by powering, protecting and connecting people. The role is part of the Emerging Talent programme, giving early‑career engineers a chance to contribute to world‑class solutions. Within Rolls‑Royce Submarines, interns can work on projects related to nuclear reactor design, operation, analysis and modelling methodologies. Digital learning and on‑the‑job training will help you build new technical skills alongside expert mentors. The internship includes 33 days of annual leave (pro‑rated), access to a 24‑hour confidential counselling service and hands‑on experience to develop professional skills. You will gain insight into a dynamic working environment and receive guidance to build your professional network. • Pro‑rated salary of £23,600 plus £500 joining bonus. • 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) on a pro‑rated basis. • 24‑hour confidential counselling service. • Opportunities to gain insight into a dynamic environment and build a network with expert guidance.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-assessment centre in february