Senior Control Systems Specialist

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?

The Senior Control Systems Specialist will be responsible for designing, validating, and certifying control systems for gas turbine engines, including new product lines, derivative engines, and hybrid/new technology demonstrators. The successful candidate will develop system-level requirements for engine controls. During the engine/aircraft design phase, he/she will work with aircraft manufacturers to develop control system functionality.

He/she will work with a multidisciplinary team (performance, operability, safety/reliability, design disciplines, customer support, etc.) to match control system functionality against engine and aircraft requirements. The successful candidate must understand power plant dynamics and the ARP 4754A/DO-178C processes while preparing evidence to support the engine type certificate.

He/she will also work closely with suppliers to verify software and review test data for control system tests performed on simulations, on the engine, and on aircraft, and to investigate incidents occurring with our customers.

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

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Define control system requirements in close collaboration with internal and external customers.
• Turn concepts into reality with P&WC’s software design teams and our suppliers, ensuring every requirement is interpreted and implemented correctly.
• Design and execute validation tests — test plans, simulation benches, engine tests, and flight tests.
• Decode test data and draw conclusions.
• Generate high quality certification reports for submittal to national and foreign airworthiness certification authorities.
• Drive the organization forward by integrating lessons learned into our processes.
• Support manufacturing and aftermarket to ensure a smooth transition of new products into production.

What do you need to be successful?

• The ideal candidate must have a degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace) combined with 5 to 7 years of experience in control systems engineering or another field relevant to the role.
• Relevant experience with gas turbine engines and knowledge of FADEC are considered assets.
• Knowledge of ARP-4754A and DO-178C standards is desired.
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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.