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 an Electrical Test Engineer to join the Systems Test Team and support the Propulsion Integrated Product Team (IPT). You will work with a team of engineers to develop and instrument electro-mechanical fixtures for the development, production and certification testing of Wisk Generation 6 electrical propulsion systems.
You will assist with design and development of test fixtures for component level tests, including electric motors, controllers, etc, up to fully integrated propulsion systems. You will be responsible for selecting, sizing, and assembling the electrical and instrumentation portion of the test setups. You will develop Labview scripts to control, automate and record data. The successful candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, hands-on and ensure best safety practices.
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:
- Lead the electrical design, procurement, manufacturing, and assembly of test fixtures
- Perform electrical analysis using first principle techniques to validate power requirements, appropriately size electrical components, and analyze grounding and electrical fault paths to ensure the electrical safety and stability of test rigs
- Support testing through thorough understanding of electrical power analysis, signal conditioning, and common industrial communication protocols
- Determine the electrical requirements of facility and lab spaces
- Develop wiring diagrams and create harness drawings
- Work closely with a cross functional team to develop test rig conceptual design and requirements
- Write test specification, operation manual and test procedures
- Select and integrate transducers and data acquisition devices into test setups
- Be responsible for equipment calibration and traceability
- Procure parts and coordinate external suppliers
- Support assembly of test fixture components and harnesses
- Develop Graphical User Interface (GUI) in Labview for Data Acquisition and Control.
- Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence and reporting, ease operation and increase safety
- 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
- Ensure and improve safety protocols
What you have done:
- B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Proficient with wiring harness materials, building techniques and routing methods
- Proficient with National Instruments hardware (cRIO, PXI, cDAQ) and Software (LabView, Veristand, Flexlogger)
- Proficient with data acquisition devices and sensors (accelerometers, thermocouples, strain gage etc..)
- Experience with High Voltage systems, FPGA and electric motors
- Experience interpreting PCB Schematics, Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and component datasheets
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Desired:
- Knowledge of power electronics and high voltage inverters
- Familiarity with aerospace connectors, fasteners and best practices
- Experience with DO-254 FPGA Validation process
- Experience with rotating equipment testing (balancing, modal testing etc…)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
- Experience using power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters as well as shope tools
- Hands on experience soldering, crimping and assembly cable for both large and small components
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 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, last Friday of the month off, 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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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.
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