About the role#
This internship offers an opportunity to join a development engineering team at Pratt & Whitney Canada. You will assist a validation engineer in evaluating current procedures for gas turbomachine testing. Your work will focus on establishing a reliable and repeatable validation methodology for engine and component testing.
What you'll do#
- Capture and document best practices for testing during development and certification phases.
- Review existing working methods for engine and component tests.
- Identify and formalize improved procedures to ensure consistent validation results.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Canadian university pursuing a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
- Eligibility to work in Canada.
- Excellent French communication skills, both spoken and written.
- Working knowledge of English to manage technical documents and communicate with international colleagues.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and obtain clearances for handling controlled goods.
Location & details#
- Location: Longueuil, Quebec, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 5th to April 23rd, 2027).
- Modality: This is a full-time, on-site position requiring presence at the Longueuil facility from Monday to Friday.
About RTX
RTX operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing industry. The organization consists of three primary businesses: Collins Aerospace, Pratt and Whitney, and Raytheon. It produces advanced sensors, aircraft engines, and defense systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company is based in Arlington, Virginia and employs over 10,000 people.
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