Internship - Winter 2027 - Structural Analyst

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) 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 continue 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. 

Internship dates: January 5th to April 23rd, 2027

Location: The position is based at our Mississauga location; internship from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.

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Why join our team? 

The candidate is expected to assist the seniors in the Combustion module to develop a well defined process to identify the appropriate cooling method for the combustors. The work involves, apart from researching the open and in-house literature, making calculations using in-house tools, collate the data and look for correlations. Good heat transfer and fluid mechanics knowledge is desirable. At the end of the project, the Intern will have a good insight into the challenges faces in the design of a combustor and potential ways to overcome. In additions, there is scope to get exposure to CFD/Structural analysis tools.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Develop a good understanding of what is involved Combustor Design process

• Interact with supervisor and supporting team members for guidance

• Perform the required analysis

• Provide weekly reports to supervisor

• Prepare presentations of progress and milestones

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

• Pursue studies in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace Engineering/Material Engineering/Chemical Engineering

Assets:

• Good communicator

• Strong presentation skills

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. 

The salary range for this role is 23.70 to 34.50 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.