Description
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 Propulsion Systems Test Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Propulsion Systems Test Engineer at Wisk is to ensure the development, production and certification testing of Wisk Generation 6 electrical propulsion systems. You will be part of the Systems Test and Simulation team that plans, designs, builds, and commissions test rigs for component and system-level integration tests.
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:
- As part of the Systesm Test organization, you will act as a Propulsion Systems Test Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
- Lead the development of test fixtures for the tilt mechanism, motor controller, electric motor and propellers
- Work closely with a cross functional team to develop test requirements and test plans
- Write test specification, operation manual and test procedures
- Design, procure and fabricate test fixtures, harnesses and instrumentation
- Select and integrate transducers and data acquisition devices into test setups
- Automate test execution and data collection to ease operation and increase safety
- Coordinate and Execute tests with our internal lab equipment or at external labs
- Analyze test data and communicate results to stakeholders through detailed test reports and presentations
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical and software issues during testing
- Maintain test fixtures, configuration management, calibration log and upgrade them with the latest hardware and software versions
- Maintain and organize the internal lab
- Ensure and improve safety protocols
Requirements:
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree
- 8+ years of relevant work experience
- You have worked in aerospace, automotive, or electric motor industry
- You have hands-on experience in test rig design and operation
- You have a deep and applied knowledge of complex integrated aircraft systems
- You have led teams whom achieved end-of-line, acceptance, verification, and certification testing
- You are familiar with high voltage power distribution and powertrain systems, and electric motor and controller testing
- This role will require 10% of travel
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.
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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