Internship: Turbine Aerodynamics & Cooling

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, 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 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. We also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country, and our headquarters are recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region.

Internship Details

Dates: January 5th to April 23rd, 2027.

Location: Based at our Longueuil location, Monday to Friday, flexible hours, exclusively on-site.

Why Join Our Team?

The Turbine Aerodynamics & Cooling department is responsible for the aerodynamic design and performance of gas turbines. The main objectives of this project are to:

• Understand the gap between predictive capability and thermal measurements
• Explore and understand deficiencies with current methodology
• Potential to use LES exploration
• Support TARAS 3.0 validation
• Re-organize Turbine Aerodynamics & Cooling SharePoint site

In the initial phase, the candidate will become familiar with CFD tools and modeling of turbines. The CFD results will then be validated against engine test data.

What Will Your Day-to-Day Look Like?

• Understand and model the turbine section of the engine
• Compare the CFD results with engine test data (thermal paint tests)
• Identify opportunities to improve modelling

What Do You Need to Be Successful?

Must haves:

• 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.
• Pursuing a graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or minimum of 3 years experience at the bachelor's level.
• Problem solving
• Teamwork
• Time management

Assets:

• Experience with a 3D mesh generation software (Fluent Meshing, ICEM-CFD)
• Experience with a 3D flow solver (CFX, Fluent, STAR CCM+)

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

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 freedom.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day. 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.