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Rolls-Royce Graduate Development Programme

at Rolls-Royce

Engineer the engines powering 50% of widebody jets. 2-year rotational programme.

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Year 1 TC

GBP 38k

Acceptance

~5%

Apply By

December

Interview Time

12 weeks

About This Program

Rolls-Royce (aerospace, not luxury cars) is a world leader in jet engines, submarine propulsion, and small modular reactors. The Graduate Programme offers 4 rotations × 6 months across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Services.

What You'll Do

4 rotations × 6 months across business functions
Work on jet engine design, nuclear propulsion, defence systems
Access to Rolls-Royce's engineering heritage (over 110 years)
Potential chartered engineer sponsorship (CEng)

Eligibility

Degree: Bachelor's (2:1 preferred), Master's
GPA: 2:1 degree
Preferred Majors: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Business
Year Level: senior, graduate

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship

OPT / CPT

Sponsors Tier 2 visa for engineering graduates. UK security clearance required for defence roles.

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary

GBP 32k-36k

Signing Bonus

GBP 2k

Year 1 Total

GBP 38k

Benefits

Chartered Engineer sponsorship (£5K+)
Rolls-Royce Pension (10% employer contribution)
Flexible working
Share scheme eligibility

Interview Process (3 rounds)

1
Application + online tests
2
Video interview
3
Assessment centre (technical + group)

Interview Formats

Technical engineering questionsBehaviouralGroup exercise

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