Engineer, Analyst – Aerodynamics & Thermodynamics

Date Posted: 2026-07-03

Country: Canada

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

Job Title: Engineer, Analyst – Aerodynamics & Thermodynamics

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 be responsible for various tasks and make significant contribution to the The Engine Performance Analysis Team by applying your knowledge of the discipline which includes thermodynamics and aerodynamics. You will have a solid understanding of the fundamentals of engine performance, as well as develop an understanding of the engine at the systems level to effectively execute your tasks.

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?

• Perform propulsion cycle analysis and make aircraft engine performance predictions by creating computer simulations to achieve overall system level requirements.
• Prepare steady state and transient engine performance data in support of engine control, stress and aerodynamic studies.
• Specify requirements, evaluate engine test data and document results in support of development and flight test program, production and product entry into service.
• Understand system level issues related to aircraft engine design, performance, operability and operation. Assess feasibility of new concepts and support preliminary design studies.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 4 years’ experience, or master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient at handling several analytical tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a team and lead integrated product teams.
• Demonstrated experience or expertise in engine performance and aerodynamics, calibration, cycle analysis, and/or preliminary design analysis would be an asset.
• Knowledge of computer programming using Python, Matlab, FORTRAN, Visual basic and/or C++ would be an asset.
• Flexible to work outside of regular working hours to support test programs involving multiple shifts.
• This position is set in a French-speaking work environment, however, it requires very good English language skills to read and understand, on a daily basis, technical documentation and terms that may originate 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 contribution
• Group insurance plan
• Career advancement opportunities
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including telemedicine
• Recreational and sports club
• Daycare facilities nearby
• Accessibility by public transportation or commuter program and free parking
• Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine is used without discrimination and solely to lighten the text. We will review the employment application of all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and rigor to design, manufacture, and maintain the world’s most advanced and reliable aircraft engines. 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 push yourself?

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