Internship - Winter 2027 - HEP (Hybrid-Electric propulsion) & NSE (New Small Engine) support to Program Management team

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, Quebec, is offering an internship with the NSE team focused on hybrid-electric propulsion development. The role involves tracking machining stages of prototypes, supporting engine tests, and performing analyses under supervision.

The position requires full-time on-site work and enrollment in a Canadian university for the duration of the internship. Ideal candidates are third- or fourth-year undergraduates or master's students who can manage multiple

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Enrolled at a Canadian university for the entire duration of the internship.
• Able to work on-site in the province where you are hired.
• Strong communication skills in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Track machining stages of a prototype to support an engine test.
• Review instrumentation changes required for data acquisition.
• Conduct structural, fluid, or durability analyses of engine components.
• Assist colleagues and contribute to advancing the NSE team’s mission for 2026 flight testing.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Independent work

Education

3rd/4th year undergrad or Master’s student

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 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 5 to April 23, 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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Why join our team?

The NSE team at P&W is developing a new hybrid-electric propulsion technology that will significantly improve aircraft efficiency. By optimizing performance across the different phases of flight, it aims to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions compared to a modern regional turboprop airliner. The NSE is a central component of the future hybrid-electric propulsion system and represents a critical product for several of P&W’s initiatives at the forefront of aerospace propulsion. If you are a professional capable of working fairly independently and have a strong understanding of the discipline and its function

What will your day-to-day look like?

Your day might start by tracking the machining stages of a prototype to support an engine test, reviewing instrumentation changes required for data acquisition, or conducting structural, fluid, or durability analyses of engine components. Every day is different, and you will need to manage multiple sub-projects on a daily basis. You will assist colleagues and team members who ask for help and willingly contribute in various ways to advancing the team’s mission of beginning flight testing in 2026.

What do you need to be successful?

• Be eligible to work in Canada.
• Be a third- or fourth-year undergraduate student or a master’s student.
• Be enrolled at a Canadian university for the entire duration of the internship.
• Be able to work on-site in the province where you are hired, if applicable.
• Have strong communication skills in both French and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure while managing competing and changing priorities.
• Preferred qualifications :Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure while managing competing and changing priorities. Project management skills and ability to work independently.
• Please ensure that the position type described below meets your needs before applying.

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.