Spécialiste principal, systèmes de contrôle / Senior Specialist, Control Systems

RTX•Longueuil, QC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace).
5 to 15 years experience in control systems engineering.
Very good knowledge of English to read and understand documentation and technical terms from international organizations, and to write and communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in gas turbine control systems.
Knowledge of dual channel FADEC.
Understanding of aerospace software DO-178C.
Knowledge of DO-254 firmware.

Responsibilities

Design, validate and certify the engine control systems for gas turbine engines, including new centrelines, derivative legacy engines, and hybrid/new technology demonstrators.
Develop system level requirements for engine controls.
Work with aircraft manufacturers to develop control system functionality during the engine/aircraft concept phase.
Work with an integrated product team (Performance, Operability, System Safety, Design disciplines, Customer Support, etc.) to match control system functionality against the engine and aircraft requirements.
Understand power plant dynamics and DO-178C process as they prepare the evidence to support the engine type certificate.
Work closely with suppliers to verify software, and review data for control system tests performed on simulations, engine and aircraft.
Investigate field events.
Create control system requirements by working closely with internal and external customers.
Work closely with P&WC software design department and other software suppliers to ensure that system requirements are interpreted and implemented as intended.
Create control system test plans/procedures used to validate control systems on simulated closed-loop benches, in a P&WC engine test cell, and on experimental flight test aircraft.
Support P&WC engine test department and suppliers’ closed-loop bench test facilities to ensure smooth execution of validation activity.
Support customer flight test activity.
Review and interpret test data produced during validation testing.
Generate top-level certification reports for submittal to national and foreign airworthiness certification authorities.
Engage in continuous improvement to organizational processes based on lessons learned.
Provide technical support to P&WC’s manufacturing sector to ensure smooth transition of new products into production.
Provide technical support to P&WC’s aftermarket sector to resolve field issues.