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 experienced System Integration Engineer with Mechanical or Electrical background to work with the team of engineers developing the energy storage and power distribution system for an electric eVTOL aircraft. You will be part of the team that delivers the battery module and pack hardware. The role calls for onsite presence, on the shop floor, where you will be hands-on with the hardware, acting as the bridge between production and the wider design team.
This position is onsite to support the Wisk engineering organization at Wisk Corporate Headquarters in Mountain View, CA.
What you will do:
- Build High-Voltage (+600VDC) DC battery, including first articles and production builds
- Lead engineer on battery builds comfortable leading a team of junior engineers and technicians
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with high-voltage stored energy and upholding company HV policies
- Communicate problems and implement solutions across production and design teams for a High-Voltage DC battery system
- Troubleshooting problems in complex mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated systems
- Supports IPTs and respective SMEs in the technical execution of the program
- Be responsible for physical architectures of the battery system
- Working closely with partners or suppliers in the execution activities of the program
- Supports the planning and execution of the integration, verification and validation activities
- Supports the system installation, and respective safety zonal and particular risk requirements
- Manage SWAP (Size, Weight, Power and Cost)
What you have done:
- BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering
- 8+ years Mechanical/Electrical Engineering work experience
- 6+ years of relevant work experience in Energy Storage or HV Power Systems
- Extensive hands-on experience in design, build, and test
- Extensive hands-on experience with High Voltage battery systems
- Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, structural mechanics, thermal, etc.)
- Familiar with CAD software such as Siemens NX(preferred), Solidworks, etc.
- Familiar with drafting standards, including GD&T, and can interpret or create engineering drawings
Desired:
- Familiarity with aircraft certification and aerospace best practices and standards
- Experience leading cross-functional integrated project teams including schedule, budget, and technical oversight
- Experience in field engineering/product sustainment.
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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