Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Rolls-Royce Engineering and Technology Summer Internship - Power Academy (INVITE ONLY)
10‑week summer internship in engineering/technology at Rolls‑Royce, Derby.
Job Highlights
About the Role
During the 10‑week placement you will explore a chosen business area—ranging from innovation and concept development to design, testing, manufacturing or service support. Projects may involve nuclear options for space travel, developing UltraFan demonstrator engines, applying data, technology and AI to reduce environmental impact, testing marine automation software, or enhancing cyber‑security. • Explore areas such as innovation, concept development, design, testing, manufacturing, or service support. • Work on projects like nuclear options for space travel, UltraFan demonstrator engines, AI‑driven environmental impact reduction, marine automation software testing, or cyber‑security.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸concept development
- ▸design
- ▸testing
- ▸manufacturing
- ▸service support
- ▸ai innovation
What You Bring
• Currently enrolled in a STEM degree (or joint honours with business/economics). • Be flexible to work across locations and adapt to rotational gigs. • Demonstrate an open‑minded, curious and agile approach to work and career development. • Must be studying now; graduates or 2026 graduates should apply to the graduate programme. • Hands‑on experience developing professional skills.
Requirements
- ▸stem degree
- ▸flexible
- ▸open‑minded
- ▸current student
- ▸professional skills
- ▸rotational
Benefits
The Engineering and Technology Summer Internship runs for 10 weeks during Summer 2026, offering a pro‑rated salary of £23,600 and a £500 joining bonus to support moving and hybrid working. The role is based in Derby and is open to students currently studying at university. Rolls‑Royce prides itself on shaping the modern world and fostering a culture where individuality and diverse perspectives drive innovation. Through the Emerging Talent programme, interns work on world‑class solutions within a high‑performance environment. The internship is intended for students currently enrolled in a STEM degree (or joint honours with business/economics); graduates or those graduating in 2026 should consider the graduate programme. Hybrid working is encouraged, with an expectation of being on‑site an average of three days per week, while flexible arrangements are supported. • Receive digital learning and on‑the‑job training from experts to build new skills. • £23,600 pro‑rated salary plus £500 joining bonus. • 33 days annual leave (pro‑rated) including bank holidays. • Access to a 24‑hour confidential counselling service. • Opportunities to network with experts and receive guidance. • Hybrid working with an average of three on‑site days per week and flexible arrangements.
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-assessment centres in february