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Internship Opportunity at Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment, transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada's top 10 employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters are also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Internship dates: January 6th to April 24th, 2026

The position is based at our Mississauga location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

Our expectations:

Perform work on assignments associated with the design of gas turbine engine accessories; specifically, to design, validate and certify engine control system components (such as sensors, harnesses, ignition systems, PMAs) for P&WC gas turbine engines. Develops experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Review, evaluate and develop supplier designs of powered electronic and passive electrical accessories needed for aircraft engines to meet performance, reliability and customer needs
• Create specifications, apply technical knowledge
• Plan and coordinate with suppliers as required
• Define functional, operational, physical and qualification requirements for engine electronic controls, sensors, effectors and associated interconnecting components
• Support component and system validation test activities as required
• Review and interpret test data produced during component and engine validation testing
• Support tasks per ECN accessories design process as required

What do you need to be successful?

• Be eligible to work in Canada
• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired if applicable Pursuing a degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken/written). French is an asset

Assets:

• Organizational skills and ability to work under pressure with competing and varying priorities
• Project management skills

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada:

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?