Control Systems - Senior Staff (Manager

Position: Control Systems - Senior Staff (Manager)
About Pratt & Whitney Canada  Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&W) 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.
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 Staff - Control Systems (Manager grade level) will be responsible to design, validate and certify the engine control systems for gas turbine engines, including new cent relines, derivative legacy engines, and hybrid/new technology demonstrators. The successful incumbent will develop system level requirements for engine controls. During the engine/aircraft concept phase, he/she will work with aircraft manufacturers to develop control system functionality.

He/she will 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. The successful incumbent will understand power plant dynamics and DO-178C process as they prepare the evidence to support the engine type certificate. He/She will also work closely with suppliers to verify software, and review data for control system tests performed on simulations, engine and aircraft, and investigate field events.

This is a full-time position from Monday to Friday with flexible hours, based in Mississauga, and performed exclusively on-site.
What will your day‑to‑day look like?  Create control system requirements by working closely with internal and external customers. Work closely with P&W 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&W engine test cell, and on experimental flight test aircraft.

Support P&W 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&W’s manufacturing sector to ensure smooth transition of new products into production.

Provide technical support to P&W’s aftermarket sector to resolve field issues.
What do you need to be successful?
A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace); combined with 5 to 15 years experience in control systems engineering.
(preferred) Relevant experience in gas turbine control systems as well as knowledge of dual channel FADEC would be considered an asset.
An understanding of aerospace software DO-178C and knowledge of DO-254 firmware is considered desirable.
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…