Internship - Winter 2027 - Development Engineering - Support for assembly and instrumentation process – new engine program

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, Quebec invites engineering interns to join a hands-on program focused on gas turbine development and certification. You will assist development engineers with preparation and assembly tasks, collaborate on engine setups, identify instrumentation points, and help maintain the instrumentation database for the new engine program.

Internship runs January 5 to April 23, 2027, on-site, Monday to Friday.

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 if applicable.
• Pursuing a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics, mechanics, geometric tolerancing, manufacturing methods, physics and strength of materials.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist development engineers in preparing certification tests.
• Collaborate with engineers on gas turbine engine setup and preparation.
• Identify and manage instrumentation points in test documents according to naming conventions.
• Manage and update the instrumentation points database for the new engine program.

Skills

Autonomy

Collaboration

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Education

Pursuing Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree

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.

Why join our team?

If you are a professional who can work independently and have an interest in learning how we assemble a gas turbine.

The intern will be expected to assist in the preparation and assembly of gas turbines by working closely with the development engineers.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Assist development engineers in preparing certification tests
• Collaborate with engineers on gas turbine engine setup and preparation
• Identify and manage instrumentation points in Request for Test documents according to the naming convention
• Manage and update the database of all instrumentation points for the new engine program

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 please specify fields (Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering)
• Knowledge of mechanical drafting, engineering mathematics, geometric tolerancing, manufacturing methods, physics and strength of materials
• Excellent communication skills
• Autonomy, collaboration, teamwork

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.