Electrical Engineer – Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Specialist

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan

Group insurance program

Opportunities for advancement

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transit/parking benefits

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Specialist to lead instrumentation development for advanced test cells and aerospace systems. You will work with cross‑functional teams to design, validate, and optimize measurement systems while mentoring peers.

You will ensure compliance with aerospace standards and OIQ requirements, applying CAN bus, ARINC, and UART concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience with aerospace communication standards.
• Working knowledge of CAN bus, ARINC, and UART protocols.
• Experience performing measurement uncertainty calculations.
• Strong measurement principles knowledge and instrumentation familiarity.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D, design, and validation of instrumentation equipment and systems.
• Represent the organization in meetings and cross‑functional teams.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with standards and quality requirements.
• Analyze requirements, capacity, costs, and customer needs.
• Design electrical/automation components, software, and systems.
• Develop project schedules and manage budgets.
• Coordinate manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of systems.
• Oversee integration of new technologies into existing systems.

Skills

CAN bus

ARINC

UART

Measurement uncertainty calculations

Measurement principles

Teamwork

Innovative mindset

Adaptability

Bilingual French and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

OIQ membership

Job description

Electrical Engineer – Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Specialist

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?

You will join a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers, technicians, and technical designers working on the development of new electrical and automated test cell systems that support next-generation engine development programs.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment while working in a hybrid model in accordance with public health recommendations.

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

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Lead the research, development, design, and validation of instrumentation equipment and systems while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure business objectives, requirements, and technical specifications are achieved.

• Represent the organization at meetings, committees, conferences, and cross-functional project teams to present, explain, and defend technical recommendations, findings, negotiations, and agreements.

• Provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers and other technical professionals.

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, established methods, and quality requirements.

• Analyze technical requirements, capacity, costs, and customer needs to determine project feasibility.

• Design electrical and/or automated components, software, products, and systems.

• Develop project implementation schedules and manage project budgets to deliver work on time and within agreed costs.

• Lead and coordinate the manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electrical and automated systems and equipment.

• Oversee the implementation of new technologies and ensure their successful integration into existing systems.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering.

• Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.

• Experience with aerospace communication standards.

• Working knowledge of CAN bus, ARINC, and UART communication protocols.

• Experience performing measurement uncertainty calculations.

• Strong understanding of measurement principles, including pressure, temperature, vibration, flow, and related instrumentation.

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.

• Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

• Versatility and adaptability.

• Bilingual in French and English.

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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.

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.

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