Staff Systems 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!

Wisk is looking for a Staff Systems Engineer to join our Conflict Detection and Resolution (CD&R) team.  As part of the CD&R team within the Autoflight and Navigation (AF&N) team inside the Autonomy and Airspace Integration (A&AI) Integrated Product Team, you will own and lead portions of the system architecture and system model to enable functions like Airborne Traffic Detection, DAA Alerting and Directive Guidance, Automatic Return to Course and Forward Looking Terrain Avoidance through the complete product life cycle.  The successful candidate will have direct hands-on experience developing and building systems for type certified aircraft, from initial concept through flight testing and certification, with the technical breadth and leadership necessary to influence and align all engineering functions.

What you will do:

• Lead the definition, development, and management of system architecture and system models through complete product life cycle, with an emphasis on onboard aircraft functions to automatically detect and avoid other airspace users and terrain   

• Own the system-level requirements for CD&R functions, leading their decomposition, allocation, and validation

• Execute trade studies that inform system design, especially to appropriately allocate risk and complexity

• Engage external vendors in new traffic avoidance and terrain avoidance product concepts

• Define and own test and evaluation strategies to examine where the system or vendor products need to improve

• Work with other system engineers to drive architectural consistency and best practices

• Interface with regulatory bodies and internal program leadership on key technical decisions

• Define data analysis requirements and success criteria for system verification and validation

What you have done:

• BS in an engineering degree or higher

• 8+ years of experience in requirements development and test design of aircraft systems or other complex, safety-critical systems

• Experience in developing and deploying aviation/aerospace systems through production

• Demonstrated experience leading and owning complete system architecture from ideation through implementation

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering principles and tools ( (e.g., Cameo)

• Experience with FAA Type Certification or Technical Standards Order (TSO) Authorizations

Desired:

• MS or PhD in aerospace (or related field) engineering degree

• Experience with TCAS II (DO-185B), ADS-B (DO-260C and DO-282C), Mode S (DO-181F), GPWS (DO-161A), TAWS (DO-367), GCAS, Aeronautical Databases (DO-200, DO-276), DAA (DO-365), or DAA Radars (DO-366) 

• Experience with FAA software and hardware certification standards (DO-178C, DO-330, DO-254, DO-160)

• Direct experience with system development lifecycle processes (ARP-4754A) and system safety analysis (ARP-4761)

Who you are:

• You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges

• You are a solution-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset

• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience

• You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion

• You embrace challenges, meet commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations

• You are a positive team player and a technical mentor

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: $177,000 - $208,000 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.

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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