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 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 our team?
Rig Test and Design is a dynamic work environment where creativity is nurtured to encourage unique solutions. Our management sets the stage for our team to perform at its best. We actively challenge conventional thinking to unlock creativity within our daily activities. Here, you'll have the opportunity to explore your best ideas and strongest intuitions, measuring their success while embracing the possibility of failure or being wrong, all with a commitment to starting afresh armed with valuable lessons learned.
We are seeking a driven individual to oversee the operations of our Spin Test Facility where we conduct cyclic fatigue and special tests on rotor test specimens.
Areas of Expertise: Provides technical/operational support to the Experimental Rigs team. Provides turn-key validation vehicles to the analytical community. Develops strategies to assess and monitor the quality of the data produced by their vehicle. Develops new procedures, techniques and/or equipment to meet component and system level testing objectives. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
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The position is based at our Mississauga location, from Monday to Friday, with flexible hours and exclusively on-site.
What will your day-to-day look like?
- Managing short term and long term commitments, test scheduling and prioritization amongst competing customers
- Planning and supporting hardware modifications and instrumentation as required to prepare hardware for assembly based on Request for Test requirements
- Overseeing assembly of spin test articles, assuring that assembly specifications meet drawing requirements
- Documenting and navigating approval process for any deviations
- Configuring spin test rig systems to conduct the prescribed cyclic fatigue or special test mission
- Day to day troubleshooting of equipment and instrumentation to ensure data quality and efficient rig utilization
- Ensuring all interim and post test inspections are carried out in accordance with test requirements
- Documenting results
- Working with Measurement and Instrumentation Engineering specialists to develop new technologies and processes
- Recommending and leading major equipment upgrades and process improvement initiatives to increase capability or capacity as per customer needs
What do you need to be successful?
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or Technical Diploma with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
- An extensive knowledge of mechanical drafting, physics, instrumentation, data acquisition systems and/or control systems.
- Must demonstrate leadership, be organized and dynamic
- Have good spoken and written communication skills.
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
- Nearby daycares
- Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking
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 101,500 CAD - 151,500 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.
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