Internship - Summer - Altitude Test Facility Specialist (Ottawa)

2 days ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada RTX Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Date Posted:

Country:

Canada

Location:

LOC Montreal Road,Ottawa,Ontario,K1A 0R6,Canada

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment, transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada's Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters are also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Internship dates: May 4th to August 21st, 2025

Location: The position is based at our Ottawa 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 working at P&WC's Altitude Test Facility (ATF) located at the National Research Center (NRC) campus in Ottawa. The ATF is a state of art test facility that allows aircraft engine manufacturers to test turboprop, turboshaft and APU engines at the correct environmental conditions of temperature, pressure, humidity and inlet dynamic pressure corresponding to target altitude and aircraft forward speed.

The student will be working with the Test Coordinator on the preparation phase of various test campaigns. Related activities include the design and development of test procedures, test sections, instrumentation, fuel/oil systems, control systems, accessories, and special test components. The student will produce Test Instructions, Daily Status updates and write Test Reports in conjunction with their oversight of daily test activities.

What will your day-to-day look like?

  • Having access to ATF facility will allow student to gain knowledge in engine testing and behavior at various atmospheric conditions.

  • The student will be supported by a team of engineers and technicians which would allow the student to gain experience in altitude engine testing.

  • The student will have to adapt to plan/priority changes and unplanned issues will require troubleshooting and investigation.

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 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering

  • Excellent communication skills in English (spoken/written). French is an asset

Assets:

  • Any past project/internship experience related with thermodynamics, fluid mechanics or gas turbine theory.

  • Adaptable, self-motivated with good technical aptitude

  • Must be able to work effectively in fast-paced work environment.

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.

À propos de Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) est un leader mondial de l'industrie aérospatiale établi à Longueuil, au Québec. Nous fabriquons des moteurs de nouvelle génération qui équipent la plus grande flotte d'avions et d'hélicoptères au monde dans les segments de l'aviation d'affaires, de l'aviation générale et de l'aviation régionale.

En près de 100 ans, nous avons réalisé de nombreuses percées dans le développement de moteurs qui assurent le transport de marchandises et de matériel, luttent contre les feux de forêt et effectuent le transport de passagers.

Un employeur de choix

Pratt & Whitney Canada a été reconnue comme l'un des 10 meilleurs employeurs au Canada en 2025 selon Forbes, en plus d'être classée au premier rang des employeurs dans l'industrie de l'aérospatiale et de la défense au pays Notre siège social figure sur le palmarès des meilleurs employeurs dans la région de Montréal. Ensemble, ces distinctions confirment notre réputation d'employeur de choix dans la région de Montréal, au Canada et dans le monde.

Dates du stage : du 4 mai au 21 août 2025

Consultez notre chaîne YouTube :  

Notre site web :   

Emplacement: Le poste s'effectue à notre établissement de Ottawa du lundi au vendredi, selon des horaires flexibles et exclusivement en présentiel.

Pourquoi rejoindre notre équipe ?

L'étudiant(e) travaillera à l'installation d'essai d'altitude (ATF) de P&WC située sur le campus du Centre national de recherche (CNRC) à Ottawa. L'ATF est une installation d'essai de pointe qui permet aux constructeurs de moteurs d'avions de tester les turbopropulseurs, les turbomoteurs et les moteurs APU dans les conditions environnementales représentatives de température, de pression, d'humidité et de pression dynamique d'admission correspondant à l'altitude cible et à la vitesse de l'avion.

L'étudiant travaillera avec le coordonnateur des tests sur la préparation de différents campagnes de tests. Les activités connexes comprennent la conception et le développement de procédures de test, de sections de test, d'instrumentation, de systèmes carburant/huile, de systèmes de contrôle, d'accessoires et de composants de test spéciaux. L'étudiant produira des instructions de test, des mises à jour quotidiennes et rédigera des rapports de test en plus de supporter les activités de test quotidiennes.

À quoi ressemblera votre quotidien ?

  • Avoir accès aux installations permettra à l'étudiant(e) d'acquérir des connaissances sur les essais et le comportement des moteurs dans différents conditions atmosphériques.

  • L'étudiant sera épaulé par une équipe d'ingénieurs et de techniciens qui lui permettra d'acquérir de l'expérience dans les essais de moteurs en altitude.

  • L'étudiant devra s'adapter aux changements de plan/priorité et les imprévus nécessiteront des plans d'action et des solutions.

Qu'est-ce qu'il vous faut pour réussir ?

  • Être éligible à travailler au Canada.

  • Être inscrit dans une université canadienne pendant toute la durée de votre stage.

  • Être en mesure de travailler sur place dans la province où vous êtes embauché, le cas échéant.

  • Poursuivre un baccalauréat ou une maîtrise en génie mécanique ou aérospatial

  • Excellentes compétences en communication en anglais (parlé/écrit)

Atouts :

  • Toute expérience de projet/stage antérieure liée à la thermodynamique, à la mécanique des fluides ou à la théorie des turbines à gaz.

  • Adaptable, motivé avec une bonne aptitude technique

  • Doit être capable de travailler efficacement dans un environnement de travail au rythme rapide.

Travailler chez Pratt & Whitney Canada

Le masculin est utilisé sans discrimination et uniquement dans le but d'alléger le texte. Nous étudierons la demande d'emploi de tous les candidats qualifiés.

Chez Pratt & Whitney Canada, nous allions avec passion, audace et rigueur pour concevoir, fabriquer et entretenir les moteurs d'aéronefs les plus avancés et les plus fiables au monde. Notre travail et la qualité de nos produits contribuent au succès de nos clients, qui à leur tour sauvent des vies, soutiennent le commerce, connectent les communautés et protègent les libertés.

Chez Pratt & Whitney Canada, vous avez l'occasion de faire une différence tous les jours ; il suffit de lever les yeux. Êtes-vous prêt à vous dépasser ?

Le candidat sélectionné devra passer une vérification des antécédents judiciaires ainsi qu'à toute autorisation applicable relative à la gestion et au transfert de marchandises contrôlées. L'embauche est conditionnelle à la réussite de ces vérifications et à l'obtention des autorisations requises. Le non-respect de ces exigences entraînera le retrait de l'offre d'emploi.

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