Intern - Avionics/Electrical Engineering
About The Position
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 2,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs world-wide. Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. Today, DHC is a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The company is searching for an Avionics/Electrical Engineering Intern to join the De Havilland Engineering team. This 16-month internship, starting in May 2026, offers an opportunity to gain experience in the aerospace industry while supporting ongoing projects and various departmental functions.
Requirements
- Current engineering student (bachelor’s or masters)
Nice To Haves
- Preference to students who are completing an aerospace, Electrical or mechanical engineering degree.
Responsibilities
- Support reviewing vendor requirement specifications, design documentation including engineering drawings, modification summary packages and vendor equipment qualification reports.
- Support Design Change Proposals.
- Support engineering drawing and CATIA / AutoCAD computer system modeling change and review.
- Support preparing and defining Technical Requirement Documents and Engineering Technical Assessments.
- Support evaluating vendor technical proposals, internal Program Change Requests and Engineering Change Notices.
- Support preparing technical reports to show compliance to the applicable certification requirements.
- Work on a project to provide a road map to incorporate the certification reports from the avionics upgrade STC into the De Havilland type certification standards and documents.
- Review existing STC certification documents (Cert Plan, Test Plan, Cert report, Compliance Reports, etc.)
- Provide a statement whether the cert documents can be used as is or a modification is required.
- If modification is required, complete the modification, and submit to the specialists for review.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Paid vacation
- Extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision, paramedical)
- Life insurance
- RRSP/DPSP Plan
- Employee and family assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
