Internship - Winter 2027 - Sustainable Propulsion Performance Analysis and Methods Development

Pratt & Whitney; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada invites motivated students to join the Advanced Performance Engineering team in Mississauga for a structured internship focused on engine performance and non-CO2 climate impacts. You will engage in research, modeling, analysis, and collaborate with engineers to develop robust simulation frameworks.

The internship runs January 5 to April 23, 2027, on-site Monday to Friday with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in a Canadian university throughout your internship.
• Pursuing a degree in aerospace engineering, engineering science, applied computing, computer science, or mechanical engineering.
• Advanced Python skills with memory optimization and multiprocessing.
• Experience with shell / HPC environments.
• Experience handling large data sets using Excel, Python, and/or Matlab.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Advanced Performance team in evaluating engine performance.
• Develop expertise in aviation climate science and relevant metrics.
• Improve and deploy contrail modeling methods within PWC.
• Develop and execute large-scale contrail simulations using HPC resources.
• Contribute to developing an engine performance modeling framework for non-CO2 effects.
• Investigate effects of SAF and Hydrogen on non-CO2 impacts.
• Execute engine cycle simulations to evaluate non-CO2 performance metrics.
• Create and deliver presentations at team meetings (in person and teleconference).

Skills

Python

Physics-based modeling

Memory optimization

HPC environments

Data analysis

Education

Pursuing degree in aerospace engineering, engineering science, applied computing, computer science, or mechanical engineering

Tools

Excel

Matlab

Job description

Location: CA-ON-MISSISSAUGA-P22M01 ~ 1801 Courtney Park Dr ~ P22M01 BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-08-27

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

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Why join our team?

The student will be part of the advanced performance engineering team and will have access to the experience, tools, and data available within this organization. The focus will be on research, modeling, and analysis of engine performance and non-CO2 climate impacts, particularly how these are quantified in engine performance.

The position is based at our Mississauga location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Support the Advanced Performance team in evaluating engine performance of current and future products.
• Develop expertise in aviation climate science and metrics appropriate for engine design.
• Improve and deploy aviation contrail modeling methods within P&WC
• Develop and execute large-scale contrail simulations using P&WC HPC resources
• Contribute to developing an engine performance modeling framework for non-CO2 effects.
• Investigate the effects of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrogen on non-CO2 impacts
• Execute engine cycle simulations to evaluate non-CO2 performance metrics.
• Create and deliver presentations at team meetings (in person and teleconference).

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 aerospace engineering, engineering science, applied computing, computer science, or mechanical engineering
• Experience with multidisciplinary physics-based modeling (e.g. physics, mathematics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and algorithm development)
• Advanced python skills with experience in memory optimization, object-oriented programming, and multiprocessing
• Experience working in shell / HPC environments
• Experience handling and processing large data sets using Excel, Python, and/or Matlab
• Self-driven, critical thinking and curiosity
• Effective communication and documentation using MS office
• Fluent in English

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 freedom.

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 23.10 to 33.30 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.

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