Staff Autonomy and Airspace Integration Test Engineer

Wisk Aero

Mountain View, CA, United States

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 Sr. Autonomy and Airspace Integration Test Engineer to join our team. The goal of an Sr. Autonomy and Airspace Integration Test Engineer at Wisk is to support test programs for demonstrating how our technologies interact with other elements of the existing aviation ecosystem, to achieve company priorities and to collate a company wide view of our requirements and identify appropriate testing and demonstration opportunities to build credibility with the FAA.). You will be part of the (Autonomy & Airspace Integration IPT) team that (validates the integration of our ConOps, systems and technology into the NAS. This role will support our integration with vertiport, infrastructure, airspace and air traffic management procedures).

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days. Or remote a commutable distance to Washington D.C.

In this role you will lead a wide variety of efforts related to the overall integration of the Wisk autonomous aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS). In this role, the candidate must be excellent at building relationships both internally and externally, with teams including Engineering, Certification, Global Partnerships, Flight Test teams, as well as coordination with FAA, NASA and other agencies.

What you will do:

As part of the Autonomy & Airspace Integration IPT organization, you will act as a Test Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
You will support the Airspace Operations Integration Program in managing test programs with external stakeholders to demonstrate how our Gen 6 will safely integrate into the airspace.
You will lead the execution of flight and simulation activities, coordinating among internal teams to drive alignment on test objectives.
You will develop project plans and schedules with external and internal teams
You will develop test plans, collect and analyze test data for each key test event)

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, mathematics or physics with at least 5 years of industry experience
You have worked in various projects and have strong project management experience, with experience with FAA and NASA projects strongly desired
You have hands-on experience on conducting flight tests and/or integrated simulation activities, including data collection and reporting. .
You have some knowledge of airspace procedures and design, air traffic management principles, integration and testing, project management, risk management, technical oversight, communication with stakeholders, and preparing project documentations such as project plans and final reports capturing key lessons learned and findings.
You have a good understanding of system architecture, system engineering processes, software and hardware systems integration.
This role will require 15% of travel

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $128,877 - $151,620 per year (SF Bay Area) - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

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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