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 Flight Test Instrumentation Technical Specialist to join our team. The goal of an FTI Technical specialist at Wisk is to ensure that the flight test instrumentation on the aircraft is installed per engineering drawings, tested, maintained and operational. You will be part of the Flight test instrumentation team that designs, installs and maintains the instrumentation of the flight test vehicle.
As part of the Flight test instrumentation organization, and deployed at the Final line and flight testing facility you will act as a Flight Test Instrumentation Senior Technician for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Hollister office.
What You Will Do
Install, fabricate, integrate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) systems, sensors, wiring harnesses, and data acquisition equipment on prototype and certification aircraft.
Perform instrumentation installations including strain gauges, accelerometers, thermocouples, displacement sensors, pressure transducers, and associated mechanical and electrical hardware.
Execute pre-flight and post-flight functional checks, calibrations, and system verification to ensure high-quality, reliable flight test data.
Support Flight Test Instrumentation Engineers by providing technical expertise during system integration, sensor selection, aircraft modifications, troubleshooting, and certification test activities.
Develop, improve, and document tooling, installation methods, work instructions, and standard operating procedures while ensuring compliance with quality and safety requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, flight test, and certification teams to identify instrumentation needs, mitigate technical risks, and support successful test execution.
Requirements
Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Flight Test Instrumentation or aircraft electrical/instrumentation systems in an aerospace environment.
Demonstrated experience with instrumentation sensors, wiring harness fabrication, connector termination, data acquisition systems, telemetry, and aircraft integration.
Strong understanding of aircraft electrical systems, manufacturing and assembly processes, quality systems, build documentation, functional testing, and non-conformance processes.
Experience supporting experimental, developmental, or certification flight test programs; experience with electric aircraft, autonomous aircraft, or unmanned aircraft systems is highly desirable.
Experience with Safran XMA data acquisition systems or equivalent FTI platforms is preferred, along with knowledge of certification activities involving FAA, TCCA, or EASA.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills with the ability to work independently, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay range the company expects to pay: $161,000 - $201,000 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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Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years related experience with a Bachelor's degree (alternatively 6 years + Master's, or PhD with 3 years, or equivalent experience)
- At least 8 years of aerospace industry experience directly or indirectly related to flight test instrumentation
- Hands-on experience with complex aircraft system design and configuration management
- Deep applied knowledge of data acquisition systems and sensors (e.g., accelerometers, pressure transducers, RVDT, string pots)
- Understanding of IRIG protocols (CH10, CH7, CH4) and serial communication standards
- Experience with tools such as Wireshark, Safran Ez software, MATLAB, and Git/GitLab (including SourceTree)
- Onsite work at Hollister office 5 days per week
- Ability to travel as necessary to support testing activities
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.
