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 Charging System Lead to join our team. The goal of the Charging System Lead at Wisk is to be responsible for managing the entire product life cycle of aircraft HV DC charging solutions. You will be part of the ESPS (Energy Storage & Power System) team that is accountable to deliver the complete solutions for the Wisk Gen6 autonomous vehicle .
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Mountain View office.
What you will do:
Responsible for management the full product life cycle with focus on performance, certifications, reliability and maintainability
Lead the product development phase, including the definition and introduction of new products. Feasibility studies, benchmark, partnership as a basis for technology projects, certification and future platforms
Drive architecture development
Develop technical strategy for standards including software, electrical hardware, communication protocols, cooling solutions, mechanical solutions
Drives the definition process, requirements and specification for the next generation of products
Guide the team’s work by identifying key goals and deliverables with execution
Collaborate with other ESPS teams and aircraft teams to ensure a successful charger integration
Lead safety analysis efforts focused on the charging
Coordinate and interface with partner, suppliers
Requirements:
BS in an engineering discipline and 12+ years working in an engineering role
Minimum of 8 years’ experience working with electric vehicle battery charging systems.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirement, UL, ISO, IEC and industry standard related to automotive and eVTOL charging products
Experience with charging protocol
Experience with requirement management, safety analysis
Experience of hardware/software integration and validation
Experience of cooling system development and integration
Desired:
Experience with Electrical aviation charging standard
Aviation or Automotive industry experience
Experience with electrical powertrain systems
Knowledge of FAA, EASA regulation and guidance
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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