ESPS Test Engineer

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 Test Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for designing, assembling, and commissioning test assets of our next generation Electrical VTOL aircraft Energy Storage and Power Systems (ESPS).

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 and Fremont offices.

What you will do:

• Support the development and commissioning of development and integration battery test assets
• Design mechanical and electrical fixtures for battery test assets, including module/pack cycling and manufacturing end-of-line test stations
• Develop wiring diagrams and create harness drawings
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and software issues on the test assets
• Support the development of test automation scripts and Graphical User Interface (GUI) on LabVIEW and/or Python
• Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence and reporting, ease operation and safety
• Work closely with a cross functional team to develop test requirements and test plans 
• Write test specifications, operation manuals and test procedures

Requirements:

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline
• 2 years hands-on experience designing, fabricating, and assembling tests assets or stations for entirely new hardware
• Experience working with battery systems (high voltage preferred)
• Experience integrating off-the-shelf test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, etc.) and DAQs into test setups
• Experience with data acquisition devices (NI, Keysight, LabJack) and transducers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
• This role will require 10% of travel to external test facilities

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

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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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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