De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is seeking motivated and technically curious engineering student to join our Flight Sciences team. You will work directly with experienced engineers across a range of aircraft systems and disciplines, contributing to ongoing design, analysis, testing, and support activities that keep our aircraft performing safely and efficiently.
This is a 12-16 month internship with a January, 2027 start date.
Responsibilities:
You can expect to:
- Support the development of the IATA (International Air Transport Association) SCAP (Standard Computerized Airplane Performance) Take-off and Landing software modules for all sustaining De Havilland Canada Dash 8 models (Dash 8-100/200/300).
- Update SCAP Take-off and Landing capability for external customers
- Developing new SCAP Take-off and Landing modules for selected Dash 8-100/200/300 models. Including source code, development documentation, data tables, compiled executables for various operating systems (Linux, Windows, etc.), and User Manual.
What We’re Looking For:
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering field.
- Completion of at least 2 years of study by the start of the internship.
- F77 proficiency, or other high-level programming language proficiency transferrable to F77.
- Familiarity with FORTRAN compilers, integrated development environment (IDE), version control system (e.g., Git), and various operating systems (Linux, Windows) would be useful.
- A strong interest in aircraft systems, structures, and design.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to take initiative while working as part of a team.
- Some knowledge of aircraft performance is an asset.
What You'll Gain:
- Exposure to the full aircraft lifecycle - from design to test to delivery.
- Practical experience working on certification, production support, and fleet sustainment.
- Mentorship from senior engineers and insight into career paths across multiple disciplines.
- The chance to make real contributions to active engineering projects with national and international reach.
