Internship - Summer - Structural Systems

 Who we are: 

At Pratt & Whitney, we believe that powered flight has transformed and will continue to transform the world.  Thats why we work with an explorers heart and a perfectionist’s grit to design, build, and service worlds most advanced aircraft engines.  We do this across a diverse portfolio including Commercial Engines, Military Engines, Business Aviation, General Aviation, Regional Aviation, and Helicopter Aviation and as a way of turning possibilities into realities for our customers. This is how we at Pratt & Whitney approach our work, and this is why we are inspired to go beyond.  

Whether you are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or masters degree, we can help you harness your potential, advance your skills and make the impossible a reality. If you are currently enrolled in a Canadian university, now is the moment to start a career path that can drive impact and innovation for generations to come. 

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? 

Internship dates: May 5th 2025 to May or August 2025 (12-16 months) 

Location: 1801 Courtneypark Drive, Mississauga, Ontario  

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Our expectations: 

The impact dynamics team within the Structure Systems department is responsible for simulating fan blade off containment, bird ingestion, and other extreme conditions using large physics-based simulations. The impact dynamics intern will be responsible for progressing and implementing current research projects in collaboration with other team members. She/he assumes responsibility for several components of a project. He contributes to the team or department by applying knowledge of several functional areas. The goal is to implement improved impact dynamics analytical methods based on current research to support cutting edge aerospace engine development. 

If you have a passion for aerospace or mechanical engineering and physics-based analysis, we invite you to apply. 

What your day to day will look like: 

• Review past and current research relevant to aerospace impact dynamics 

• Review past fan blade off, bird ingestion, and bench test data 

• Propose and plan additional testing to support improved analysis methods 

• Implement research-based improvements in fan blade off and bird ingestion models 

• Document improved methods including simulation setup and correlation to test 

What 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 degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Engineering Science 

• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken/written).  

Assets: 

• Ability to take initiative and work both independently and collaboratively 

• Coursework in solid mechanics, dynamics, finite element method 

• Experience with finite element analysis and associated software (ex. LS Dyna, ANSYS, HyperWorks) 

• Organized and methodical approach to projects including documentation  

Work Environment 

What my role type is:  

Onsite only- 8am to 4pm (flexible working hours) 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion  

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. P&WC is an equal opportunities employer, seeking to promote diversity and inclusion. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law. 

Please note that licenses, permits, certifications or other types or authorizations could be required if the position requires access to controlled data or data subject to any applicable rule or regulation.