At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
We are looking for a Charging Systems Manager to join our team. The goal of the Charging Systems Manager at Wisk is to be responsible for managing the entire product life cycle of aircraft HV DC charging solutions. You will be part of the ESPS (Energy Storage & Power System) team that is accountable to deliver the complete solutions for the Wisk Gen6 autonomous vehicle .
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Mountain View or Fremont office.
What you will do:
Be responsible for management the full product life cycle with focus on architecture, performance, certifications, reliability and maintainability
Manage a multidisciplinary team for the overall responsibility for the charging solution
Lead the product development phase, including the definition and introduction of new products, feasibility studies, benchmark, partnership as a basis for technology projects, certification and future platforms
Drive the definition process, requirements and specification for the next generation of products
Guide the team’s work by identifying key goals and deliverables with execution
Collaborate with other ESPS teams and aircraft teams to ensure a successful charger integration
Lead safety analysis efforts focused on the charging
Coordinate and interface with partners and suppliers
Requirements:
BS in an engineering discipline and 12+ years working in an engineering role
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with electric vehicle battery charging systems
Strong understanding of regulatory requirement, UL, ISO, IEC and industry standard related to automotive and eVTOL charging products
Experience with charging protocols, requirement management, and safety analysis
Hands on knowledge of hardware/software integration and validation
Experience with cooling system development and integration
Desired:
Experience with Electrical aviation charging standards
Aviation or Automotive industry experience
Experience with electrical powertrain systems
Knowledge of FAA, EASA regulation and guidance
Knowledge of CCS, NACS, MCS
Bonus points for knowledge of SAE J3271
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $262,473 - $293,969 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.
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What We Do
Wisk is an urban air-mobility company dedicated to delivering safe everyday flight for everyone. With over a decade of piloted and autonomous flight experience, we’ve created Cora—our all-electric, self-flying air taxi that will change the future of daily commutes and urban travel.
Formed as a joint venture between The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation, Wisk will shape the future of daily commutes and urban travel—safely and sustainably, starting with our launch partnership in New Zealand.
The Cora team is now the foundation of Wisk and together we’re working toward a future where you’ll be able to safely soar over traffic and get to where you’re going, faster. Because everyone has somewhere to be, someone to see, and now—a better way to get there.
Join our team of innovators, engineers and entrepreneurs in making everyday flight a reality for everyone.
