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 Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Senior Systems Engineer at Wisk is to drive the design, implementation, and certification of an integrated Vehicle Management System that includes multiple vehicle management system computers, navigation sensors, electromechanical actuators, and associated controllers (with integrated Software and Hardware). You will be part of the Vehicle Management Systems team that is accountable to deliver an integrated flight control and navigation system.
This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.
In this role you will drive the integration, verification, and certification efforts of the flight control actuation system, working closely with a system supplier to do so. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine requirements and ensure system performance meets safety and operational standards. You will contribute to problem-solving activities, addressing technical challenges that arise during development and testing. You will actively participate in planning and executing test plans, analyzing results, and documenting findings. Your work will be critical to the successful development and deployment of our innovative aircraft!
What you will do:
As part of the Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) organization, and deployed in the Flight Control Systems team you will act as an Senior Systems Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
You will take part in delivering and integrating a flight control system for autonomous flight
You will help support problem solving activities to drive increased flight control performance and safety
You will help coordinate testing activities, data analysis, and design development together with suppliers and other stakeholders
You will take part in design reviews, requirement development, and collaboration with suppliers and regulatory authorities
In some areas, you will be working closely with safety and certification representatives to refine a robust, certifiable design
Requirements:
You have a B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 5 years of experience in the development, integration, verification, and certification of aircraft or large integrated systems such as integrated Avionics or Flight Control Systems
You have hands-on experience with the integration and management of redundant systems
You have experience working with suppliers of complex, highly integrated systems.
You have worked with, and have a deep understanding of operating fundamentals and practical limitations of electromechanical actuators, their associated sensors, and their control algorithms
You have worked as part of a new product development environment
You have experience with ARP4754, ARP4761
You have familiarity with DO-160, DO-178, DO-254
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $156,512 - $184,132 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.
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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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.
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