Internship - Winter 2027 - Development Engineering Support Analyst

Prattwhitney; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada seeks a four-month COOP intern in Development Engineering at Mississauga to manage experimental engines alongside Build and Test Engineers and coordinate engine builds.

You will work on-site, Monday to Friday, pursuing a Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree with strong English communication; French is a plus. Eligibility to work in Canada is required. This role offers hands-on propulsion testing experience.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken/written).
• French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage experimental engines alongside Module, Build and Test Engineers.
• Coordinate the build of engines through modification or instrumentation of sub-components.
• Gather quality engine data during engine tests.

Skills

Excellent communication English

French is an asset

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Education

Pursuing Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-07-14 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. Internship dates: January 5th to April 23rd, 2027. Location: The position is based at 1801 Courtneypark Dr. E, Mississauga, ON L5T 1J3; the internship is from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site. Check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PrattWhitneyCa Our website: https://www.pwc.ca/en

Why join our team?

This 4-month COOP position is within the Development Engineering department, where your primary role will be managing experimental engines alongside Module, Build and Test Engineers. You will work with other areas of engineering to understand what type of engine testing is required to validate new designs. You will assist in coordinating the build of engines through modification or instrumentation of sub-components all with the end goal of gathering quality engine data during the engine tests. During the COOP internships at Pratt & Whitney you will work in innovative and versatile teams. You will work on ongoing projects that will have a meaningful impact on the company.

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 Mechanical or Aerospace 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?

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 23.70 to 34.50 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. This job posting is not 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.

Privacy Policy and Term: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.