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 productive 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 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.

The policy is 5 days a week on site. We are seeking a Control Systems Software Certification Engineer to support certification of safety-critical control system software for gas turbine engines, including both in-service and legacy-certified systems. You will collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and test organizations, with opportunities to grow into technical leadership roles across engine programs.

Software

Development & Maintenance Develop and review software requirements, design, and code Work within both web-based requirement management tools and legacy environments (e.g., Contribute to code development in Assembly, Ada, C/C++, and other relevant languages Ensure software activities comply with DO-178C guidelines Perform developer-level verification activities (reviews, analysis, testing)



Analyze and interpret test results to ensure compliance and performance Configuration Management Participate in configuration control and change management processes Testing & Integration Support testing activities across simulation, engine test benches, and flight testing Collaboration & Continuous Improvement Work closely with cross-functional teams, including controls, systems, and suppliers Drive process improvements based on lessons learned and program experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Software, or Aerospace Engineering ~5+ years of experience in controls, embedded systems, avionics, or gas turbine environments ~ Strong experience working in complex control systems or safety-critical software environments Technical Expertise: Experience with RTCA DO-178C (or similar standards such as ISO 26262), including certification planning and documentation, and software development and verification in a compliant environment Experience with embedded software development, ideally including low-level programming (e.g., assembly) Familiarity with configuration management and defect tracking processes Proven ability to produce clear, structured technical documentation Assets: Experience with engine control systems (FADEC or single channel) Knowledge of powerplant systems, sensors, actuators, and aircraft interfaces Opportunities to grow into technical leadership or program roles Pension and savings plan with employer contributions Health and wellness program, including virtual health care Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking #

📌 Control Systems Software Certification EngineerC) (Longueuil)
🏢 Pratt u0026 Whitney
📍 Longueuil