We are looking for a Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Systems Test Team and support the aircraft level integrated testing. You will be responsible for designing, procuring, assembling and commissioning test assets used for the Verification and Validation (V&V) of Wisk Generation 6 Aircraft Systems.
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Fremont office.
What you will do:
- Lead the design architecture of integrated system test assets.
- Drive a cross functional team to develop test asset specifications and test plans.
- Lead the development of the test asset from conceptual design to final commissioning.
- Write test specification, assembly document, operation manual and test procedures.
- Develop wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings.
- Select and integrate transducers and data acquisition devices into test setups.
- Develop test scripts in Labview and Python.
- Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence. and reporting, ease operation and increase safety.
- Source and coordinate external suppliers and lab.
- Support procurement and hands-on assembly of the test fixtures.
- Define the certification and conformity path for the integrated test asset.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and software issues during testing.
- Maintain test stations, configuration management, calibration log and upgrade them with the latest hardware and software versions.
- Ensure and improve safety protocols.
Experience:
- B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree
- 8+ years of relevant work experience.
- Experience on aircraft verification program including test for certification credit
- Hands-on experience assembling test fixtures and executing tests.
- Experience with system level testing.
- Knowledge of aircraft system architectures, avionics, and/or high voltage power distribution
- Experience managing complex test program and multi-functional teams
Desired:
- Familiar with aerospace processes and standards: e.g. DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A
- Familiar with with National Instrument (NI) tools and hardware (Veristand, Labview, PXI)
- Familiarity with Linux
- Coding experience (C++, Python, Labview)
- CAD modeling experience (NX preferred)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
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 and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
- You are a positive team player
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 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, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible 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, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much 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.
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