Staff Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer

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Hollister, CA, USA
In-Office
161K-201K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace
The Role
Design, integrate, configure, calibrate, and maintain flight test instrumentation systems for eVTOL flight testing. Support FTI requirement development, component design reviews, data acquisition, troubleshooting, configuration control, installation coordination, test execution (ATS/ATP/SDD), tooling/software support, and calibration activities. Collaborate with IPTs and flight operations and travel as needed to support test events.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 Staff Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) Engineering Professional to join our team. The goal of an FTI Systems Engineering Professional at Wisk will focus on design implementation, integration , configuration management, calibration, troubleshooting, operations and maintenance of the flight test instrumentation systems. You will be part of the Flight test instrumentation team that is developing a state of the art instrumentation system that will support the Gen 6 eVTOL flight test program. This is an onsite work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Hollister office 5 days per week and will require travel as needed to support the flight test instrumentation needs. 

 

In this role you will

  • Contribute to instrumentation requirement development, architecture design, testing and maintenance of the flight test instrumentation.

  • Provide inputs in the design and development of FTI components.

  • Support flight operations ensuring readiness of the FTI system for flight test.

  • Manage and maintain configuration control of FTI equipment for each aircraft and execute changes as needed.

  • Support development of software tools as required for deployment, analysis and configuration management.

 

What you will do: 

  • As part of the Aircraft integration organization, and deployed in the Flight test instrumentation team you will act as a FTI Engineer helping develop the flight test instrumentation needs for  a novel type of aircraft targeting the autonomous UAM market

  • You will take part in designing and reviewing FTI components and installation drawings.

  • You will support the Flight test needs according to the test requirements and maintain configuration of the FTI equipment onboard the aircraft for testing activities.

  • You will help support trouble shooting activities related to data acquisition systems and other issues related to instrumentations.

  • You will help coordinate the installation of FTI equipment to the aircraft and support write and execute ATS, ATP,SDD as required for the FTI team.

  • In some areas, you will be working closely with different IPTs and flight operations teams to ensure proper requirements and data capture.

  • You will plan and execute calibration activities and maintenance activities related to all FTI equipment .

 

Requirements

  • This position  requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience.

  • At least 8 years of experience in the aerospace industry, directly or indirectly related to flight test instrumentation.

  • Proven hands-on experience with complex aircraft system design and configuration management.

  • Deep and applied knowledge of data acquisition systems and various sensors used for flight testing (e.g., Accelerometers, pressure transducers, RVDT, string pots, etc.).

  • Understanding of various IRIG protocols (CH10, CH7, CH4) and serial communication standards.

  • Experience utilizing tools such as Wireshark, Safran Ez software, MATLAB, and Git/GitLab (including SourceTree).

  • Ability to travel as necessary to support various testing activities.. 

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.

To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial 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

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

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
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The Company
HQ: Mountain View, CA
265 Employees
Year Founded: 2019

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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