Jet Engine Test Cell Engineer: Modernization & Upgrades

FTAI Aviation LLC; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Vacation and leave benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

Virtual Health Care

Wellness Spending Account

EFAP counseling

Job summary

FTAI Aviation LLC in Montreal seeks a Test Cell Engineer to advance engine test facilities, improve reliability, and help design two new test cells. This role blends hands-on hardware work with strategic influence on testing infrastructure decisions.

The position requires 3+ years in aerospace test cells, strong instrumentation/controls experience, and bilingual English/French skills. Evening shifts may be available as operational needs warrant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or relevant technical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting test cells in aerospace or related environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, and power distribution.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks) for electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of P&IDs, control logic, and ladder logic programming.
• Ability to work independently in a production environment.
• Fluent in English and French (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for aircraft engine test cell operations.
• Develop, review, and approve engine test procedures.
• Analyze engine performance data and troubleshoot test anomalies.
• Support acceptance testing of overhauled gas turbine engines.
• Investigate engine performance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with production, quality assurance, maintenance, and customer representatives.
• Ensure compliance with OEM, regulatory, and internal procedures.
• Support instrumentation calibration and test cell system maintenance.
• Prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.

Skills

Instrumentation

Controls

Power distribution

CAD (SolidWorks)

P&IDs

Ladder logic

English & French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC programming

Job description

FTAI Aviation LLC in Montreal seeks a Test Cell Engineer to advance engine test facilities, improve reliability, and help design two new test cells. This role blends hands-on hardware work with strategic influence on testing infrastructure decisions.

The position requires 3+ years in aerospace test cells, strong instrumentation/controls experience, and bilingual English/French skills. Evening shifts may be available as operational needs warrant.