Control Systems - Senior Staff (Manager)

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan with employer

Group insurance program

Opportunities for advancement

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transportation accessibility or free/9

Free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Mississauga is seeking a Senior Staff - Control Systems to design, validate and certify engine control systems for gas turbine engines and related technology demonstrators.

You will develop system level requirements, collaborate with aircraft manufacturers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure DO-178C processes and certification evidence. This role is onsite and full-time.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace) combined with 5 to 15 years experience in control systems engineering.
• Relevant experience in gas turbine control systems and knowledge of dual channel FADEC would be considered an asset.
• An understanding of aerospace software DO-178C and knowledge of DO-254 firmware is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Create control system requirements by working closely with internal and external customers.
• Work closely with P&W software design department and other software suppliers to ensure that system requirements are interpreted and implemented as intended.
• Create control system test plans/procedures used to validate control systems on simulated closed-loop benches, in a P&W engine test cell, and on experimental flight test aircraft.
• Support P&W engine test department and suppliers’ closed-loop bench test facilities to ensure smooth execution of validation activity.
• Support customer flight test activity.
• Review and interpret test data produced during validation testing.
• Generate top-level certification reports for submittal to national and foreign airworthiness certification authorities.
• Engage in continuous improvement to organizational processes based on lessons learned.
• Provide technical support to P&W’s manufacturing sector to ensure smooth transition of new products into production.
• Provide technical support to P&W’s aftermarket sector to resolve field issues.

Skills

Control systems engineering

Gas turbine control systems

DO-178C knowledge

DO-254 firmware knowledge

Dual channel FADEC awareness

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace)

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-08-06

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-ON-MISSISSAUGA-P22M01 ~ 1801 Courtney Park Dr ~ P22M01 BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada’s Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why Join The Team?

The Senior Staff - Control Systems (Manager grade level) will be responsible to design, validate and certify the engine control systems for gas turbine engines, including new centrelines, derivative legacy engines, and hybrid/new technology demonstrators. The successful incumbent will develop system level requirements for engine controls. During the engine/aircraft concept phase, he/she will work with aircraft manufacturers to develop control system functionality.

He/she will work with an integrated product team (Performance, Operability, System Safety, Design disciplines, Customer Support, etc.) to match control system functionality against the engine and aircraft requirements. The successful incumbent will understand power plant dynamics and DO-178C process as they prepare the evidence to support the engine type certificate.

He/She will also work closely with suppliers to verify software, and review data for control system tests performed on simulations, engine and aircraft, and investigate field events.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Mississauga, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Create control system requirements by working closely with internal and external customers.

• Work closely with P&WC software design department and other software suppliers to ensure that system requirements are interpreted and implemented as intended.

• Create control system test plans/procedures used to validate control systems on simulated closed-loop benches, in a P&WC engine test cell, and on experimental flight test aircraft.

• Support P&WC engine test department and suppliers’ closed-loop bench test facilities to ensure smooth execution of validation activity.

• Support customer flight test activity.

• Review and interpret test data produced during validation testing.

• Generate top-level certification reports for submittal to national and foreign airworthiness certification authorities.

• Engage in continuous improvement to organizational processes based on lessons learned.

• Provide technical support to P&WC’s manufacturing sector to ensure smooth transition of new products into production.

• Provide technical support to P&WC’s aftermarket sector to resolve field issues.

What do you need to be successful?

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace); combined with 5 to 15 years experience in control systems engineering. (preferred)

• Relevant experience in gas turbine control systems as well as knowledge of dual channel FADEC would be considered an asset.

• An understanding of aerospace software DO-178C and knowledge of DO-254 firmware is considered desirable.

What do we Offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions

• Group insurance program

• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)

• Merit or recognition program

• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care

• Recreational and sports club

• Nearby daycares

• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking

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?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

The salary range for this role is 101,500 CAD - 151,500 CAD . The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This job posting is for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.