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Pratt & Whitney

Electrical Engineer – Data Acquisition and Instrumentation Specialist

Pratt & Whitney

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About Pratt & Whitney Canada

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 The Team?

You will join a multidisciplinary team of electrical and mechanical engineers, technicians, and technical designers working on the development of new electrical and automated test cell systems that support next-generation engine development programs.

This is a full-time position based in Longueuil, Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours and performed exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

  • Lead the research, development, design, and validation of instrumentation equipment and systems while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure business objectives, requirements, and technical specifications are achieved.
  • Represent the organization at meetings, committees, conferences, and cross-functional project teams to present, explain, and defend technical recommendations, findings, negotiations, and agreements.
  • Provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers and other technical professionals.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering standards, established methods, and quality requirements.
  • Analyze technical requirements, capacity, costs, and customer needs to determine project feasibility.
  • Design electrical and/or automated components, software, products, and systems.
  • Develop project implementation schedules and manage project budgets to deliver work on time and within agreed costs.
  • Lead and coordinate the manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, and modification of electrical and automated systems and equipment.
  • Oversee the implementation of new technologies and ensure their successful integration into existing systems.

What do you need to be successful?

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering
  • Be a member of the Ordre des ingenieurs du Quebec
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in a relevant role
  • Experience with aeronautical communication standards
  • CANbus, Arinc, UART
  • Experience in measurement uncertainty calculation
  • Mastery of various measurement principles (pressure, temperature, vibration, flow, etc.)
  • Team spirit and collaborative mindset
  • Desire to innovate
  • Versatility
  • This position takes place in a French-speaking work environment; however, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand daily documentation and technical terms originating from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with international clients, suppliers, or colleagues.

What we offer

  • Retirement and savings plan with employer contributions
  • Group insurance program
  • Advancement opportunities (career progression)
  • Merit program or recognition program
  • Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
  • Recreational and sports club
  • Nearby daycare facilities
  • Public transit accessibility or transit program and free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and rigor 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; you just have to look up. Are you ready to push your limits?

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check and obtain all necessary clearances related to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. The job offer is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. If these conditions are not met, the job offer will be withdrawn.

Details

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CA-QC-LONGUEUIL-J01 ~ 1000 Blvd Marie-Victorin ~ J01 BLDG

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