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Wisk Aero

Staff Controls Engineer

Remote Mountain View, CA
USD 181k - 213k
Matlab
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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 Controls Engineer to join our Control Laws Development Team Team. The goal of this team at Wisk is to design, implement and analyze controls algorithms, state estimation methods, and self-flying autonomous software.  You will model and create software that runs on prototype and full scale airplanes, as well as ultimately supporting the flight tests of those new algorithms. Additionally, you will be part of the Aircraft IPT organization, which is responsible for developing and delivering a safe autonomous flight vehicle by following standard aviation certification processes, performing rigorous testing and utilizing formal controls analysis techniques.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at one of our office locations (Mountain View, CA, or Montreal, Canada) 3 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the days. 

What you will do:

  • You will take part in developing flight software models and improving existing models within the Control Laws Development Team.
  • As part of the Aircraft IPT, you will support such groups as the Aerodynamics, Structures, Stability&Control, and Vehicle Management Software Teams.
  • You will support problem solving activities following flight tests on our Subscale prototype vehicle, in which you will improve control law algorithms after reviewing the flight test data.
  • You will help coordinate analysis activities to support verification of design requirements for satisfying software certification objectives.
  • You will take part in developing new GNC tools using software best practices in MATLAB/Simulink
  • In some areas, you will be working closely with the Model-Based Design Team, contributing to software development and verification activities for developing high-integrity software. 
  • As a Senior Staff Controls Engineer, you will help develop new GNC tools using software best practices in MATLAB&Simulink.
  • You will support SIL/HIL and flight test operations activities in debugging anomalies and issues.
  • You will run closed-loop simulations within the flight physics simulation engine, and improve software design models after analyzing the logged results.
  • You will obtain a high level of familiarity with our vehicle’s avionics, software architecture, mode & controller algorithms, and the team’s analysis tools.

Requirements:

  • M.S. or PhD. in Aeronautical/Aerospace or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with at least 8 years of industry experience
  • You have previously worked on a GNC team and have strong knowledge control theory.  
  • You have hands-on experience creating control laws algorithms, and have developed strong MATLAB programming & Simulink modeling skills.
  • You have a deep and applied knowledge of fixed wing and rotorcraft aerodynamics and aircraft flight dynamics.
  • You have a strong simulation background for testing your control laws in a 6DOF environment.
  • You have led teams that achieved certification of their control laws.
  • You are familiar with Subpart B certification rules and means of compliance.
  • You have experience in the following areas:
  • -Designing robust control and allocation algorithms
  • -Analyzing state estimation and sensor outputs (accelerometers, gyros, magnetometer, GPS, pressure transducers, etc.)
  • -Writing software requirements for controls algorithms
  • -Using simulation for aiding certification of control systems
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.

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. 

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state 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.
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