Internship - Winter 2027 - Engine Control System Simulation Developer

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada invites students to join our Longueuil team for a hands-on software internship. You will design, develop, and test components for our in-house closed-loop simulation tool and help automate the FADEC software lifecycle.

Work is onsite in Quebec, with collaboration across engineers and end users. Eligibility to work in Canada and enrollment in a Canadian university are required, with a focus on CS/Software Engineering.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Programming Languages: C/C++, Python, and JavaScript.
• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test software components for our in-house closed loop simulation tool.
• Build and improve automation workflows to streamline the FADEC software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with other engineers and end users to gather requirements and translate them into practical software solutions.
• Validate and verify simulation outputs to ensure correctness and consistency.
• Document workflows, tools, and processes to support internal users.

Skills

C/C++

Python

JavaScript

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Country:

Canada

Location:

CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG

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 continue 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 location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Our website:

https://www.pwc.ca/en

Why join our team?

Are you passionate about programming and automation? Join our team and help drive the evolution of our development and verification workflows for engine control systems.

As an intern, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers and take ownership of meaningful initiatives that improve our in-house desktop simulation platform. Your work will directly contribute to enabling faster iteration, stronger automated verification, and more efficient development processes.

This is an opportunity to build tools that are actively used by engineers, collaborate with real users, and see the tangible impact of your contributions in a production environment.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Design, develop and test software components for our in-house closed loop simulation tool.
• Build and improve automation workflows to streamline the FADEC software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with other engineers and end users to gather requirements and translate them into practical software solutions.
• Validate and verify simulation outputs to ensure correctness and consistency.
• Document workflows, tools, and processes to support internal users.

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 Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Programming Languages: C/C++, Python, and JavaScript.
• Operating System: Windows, and Linux.
• Strong desire to learn and contribute.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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.