Internship - Winter 2027 - Development Controls Engineer

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil is offering an internship in Development Engineering. You will help integrate the engine controller programming unit, interfacing with protocol systems, hardware and software tools to meet test requirements, and prepare a final report with recommendations.

Selected intern will work Monday to Friday on-site, January 5 to April 23, 2027, with flexible hours and strong emphasis on hands-on learning and documentation in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada and enrolled in a Canadian university.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical or Controls Systems Engineering.
• Experience with electronic lab equipment (Oscilloscope, multimeter).
• Coding experience with C/C++, Python, VBA; strong technical communication in French.

Responsibilities

• Program engine controllers and adapt procedures and schematics.
• Interact with technicians and engineers for coaching on the system.
• Perform COTS devices integration with engine controller hardware.
• Create automatic scripts to program the engine controller.
• Document development findings and prepare a final report.

Skills

C/C++

Python

VBA

French communication

Education

Mechatronics

Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

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.

Internship dates: January 5th to April 23rd, 2027.

Location: The position is based at our Longueuil (plant 1) location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Why join our team?

Development Engineering is responsible for the experimental validation and testing of engine product designs. Our controls discipline within the organization looks after the configuration of engine control system software and hardware for real engine tests.

The chosen candidate will continue the integration of the engine controller programming unit using Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices. Technical aspects will involve interfacing with different protocol systems, physical hardware and electronic devices, and software tools to achieve component test requirements. The intern will use baseline data to verify their system concept and produce a usable programming device. A demo of the work done and report for recommendations for future work will be expected at the conclusion of the work term.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Learning and adapting procedures and technical schematics to program engine controllers.
• Interacting with technicians and engineering staff for coaching to develop your system.
• Perform the COTS devices integration with the engine controller hardware.
• Create automatic scripts to program the engine controller.?
• Document your development findings.

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 Mechatronics, Aerospace, Electrical, or Controls Systems Engineering.
• Experience with electronic Laboratory measurement equipment (Oscilloscope, multimeter).
• Coding experience with C/C++, Python, VBA.
• Excellent communication skills in French (spoken/written). English reading and writing are an asset.

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.