Test Technician / Operator - Altitude Test Facility (Ottawa)

Prattwhitney; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career progression

Merit or recognition program

Health & wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Ottawa is seeking a Test Technician/Operator for the Altitude Test Facility. You will perform mechanical installations, run engine tests, and monitor systems in a full-time, on-site role with a 2-shift rotation.

Ideal candidates have a technical college degree and hands-on experience with test instrumentation, data acquisition, and control room support. You will collaborate with engineering, adhere to EH&S standards, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Technical college degree in aircraft trades or mechanical field.
• 2 years of experience in mechanical field or control room environment preferred.
• Functional English level.
• Familiarity with test instrumentation, sensors, and data monitoring systems advantageous.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical power systems.
• Able to support 2-shift rotation schedule.
• Basic project management skills and ability to manage program deliverables.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Background in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in a control room environment is an asset.
• Experience interpreting engineering or mechanical drawings is an asset.
• Appreciation of EH&S and continuous improvement is an asset.
• Must be detail- and result-oriented and able to problem solve.
• Must possess a good capacity for teamwork and display drive and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform engine testing in accordance with approved test procedures, work instructions, and safety standards
• Prepare test beds, engines, tooling, and instrumentation prior to test runs
• Monitor engine parameters during testing and respond appropriately to alarms, fault codes, or test deviations
• Operate the Altitude test facility using various HMI controls to maintain equipment conditions throughout engine tests.
• Operate data acquisition systems to record test data, parameters, and results.
• Assist engineering and senior technicians in troubleshooting test issues and equipment faults
• Perform basic inspection and care of test cell equipment and tooling
• Assist in local EH&S duties & assist local Facilities Engineering when required

Skills

Mechanical experience

Test instrumentation

Data monitoring

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Engineering drawings

EH&S awareness

Teamwork

2-shift readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Technical college degree in aircraft trades or mechanical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: CA-ON-OTTAWA-PLANT 23 ~ 1200 Montreal Rd ~ PLANT 23

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) 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.

Why Join The Team?

Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Altitude Test Facility is a world leader in the testing and evaluation of aircraft engines. Located on the renowned National Research Council of Canada, in Ottawa. The 18,000-square-foot (1672 square-meter) facility performs altitude simulation tests on turboshaft, turboprop aircraft engines and on all sizes of Auxiliary Power Units. The principal responsibility of the Test Technician / Operator is to perform the mechanical installation of engine and test components, and to execute engine test procedures for Altitude Testing Facility. Responsible for day-to-day test activities on development test engines, test sections, control systems, accessories and components. This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with a 2-shift rotation, based in Ottawa, and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Perform engine testing in accordance with approved test procedures, work instructions, and safety standards
• Prepare test beds, engines, tooling, and instrumentation prior to test runs
• Monitor engine parameters during testing and respond appropriately to alarms, fault codes, or test deviations
• Operate the Altitude test facility using various HMI controls to maintain equipment conditions throughout engine tests.
• Operate data acquisition systems to record test data, parameters, and results.
• Assist engineering and senior technicians in troubleshooting test issues and equipment faults
• Perform basic inspection and care of test cell equipment and tooling
• Assist in local EH&S duties & assist local Facilities Engineering when required

What do you need to be successful?

• Technical college degree in aircraft trades or mechanical field
• 2 years of experience in mechanical field or control room environment preferred
• Functional English Level
• Familiarity with test instrumentation, sensors, and data monitoring systems is an advantage
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical power systems
• Able to support 2-shift rotation schedule
• Basic project management skills, ability to manage program deliverables
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Background in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in a control room environment an asset
• Experience interpreting engineering or mechanical drawings a strong asset
• Appreciation of EH&S and continuous improvement (an asset)
• Must be detail and result oriented and be able to problem solve effectively
• Must possess a good capacity for teamwork and display drive and initiative

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Free parking
• Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The salary range for this role is 54,000 CAD - 93,150 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. RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, disability benefits, a retirement savings program, and tuition assistance through RTX’s Employee Scholar Program. Eligibility for specific benefits is based on factors such as position level, employment type (e.g., temporary or permanent), and business unit, and will be discussed during the hiring process. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This job posting is for an existing position vacancy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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 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?

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science, as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.