About the role#
De Havilland Field is seeking a Ground Test Engineering Intern to join our Flight Sciences team. You will work alongside experienced engineers to support aircraft systems and structures. This is a full-time, paid internship for the Winter 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Plan and conduct structural and systems ground tests for development, certification, and production programs.
- Design and set up test rigs and fixtures while following safety protocols.
- Instrument test articles and validate data acquisition systems.
- Analyze test data to assess performance and structural integrity.
- Prepare test plans, procedures, and reports that meet internal and regulatory standards.
- Coordinate with teams in Design Engineering, Stress Analysis, Manufacturing, and Quality.
- Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis when test failures occur.
- Maintain documentation and configuration control for test equipment.
- Contribute to improvements in testing methodologies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program for Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Completion of at least two years of study by the start of the internship.
- A strong interest in aircraft systems, structures, and design.
- Working knowledge of engineering tools such as CATIA, MATLAB, or Excel/VBA.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
About De Havilland Field
De Havilland Field operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The company maintains modern production facilities. It functions as a privately held organization. The firm employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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