Staff Systems Engineer

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 Staff Aircraft Systems Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Staff Aircraft Systems Engineer at Wisk is to ensure that the aircraft is designed, built and verified for intended functionality. You will be part of the Aircraft Systems Engineering, Integration and test team that drive Aircraft Integration Activities.

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.

Responsibilities

• You will support and drive definition and development activities supporting artifacts required for ARP4754 and ARP 4761 compliance.
• You will review safety critical system integration activities based on today's best system engineering practices, lessons learned and guidelines.
• You will support and drive the multiple trade studies needed to achieve the most efficient and optimized safety critical systems architectural solutions that meet performance, size, weight, power and safety requirements as applicable from the FAA/EASA regulations.
• As an integrator, you will own and drive the schedule and end-to-end integration activities that range across mass, power, regulatory compliance, PRAs, top technical issues, to name a few.
• As a member in the SEIT organization, in collaboration with other leaders, you will contribute towards development of efficient and optimized strategies for execution, to be implemented across multiple IPTs.
• You will support the system development and validation efforts that support the development, integration, testing of the integrated aircraft system in support of flight test and certification.
• You will be detailed and technically oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• As a member in the SEIT organization, you will exemplify the culture, mission, values, vision and quality policy of the organization.

Requirements

• B.S. in engineering and 12 years experience or M.S in engineering with 8 years experience in Aircraft Integration, Systems Engineering or related field
• Hands on experience in development and decomposition of requirements, developing and allocating functions, and interfacing with certification and systems safety teams to deliver certification deliverables.
• Expertise with ARP4754A, DO-160, ARP4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254.
• Experience in requirements management tools such as Polarion, Doors, Teamcenter Requirements management, Requiem etc.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Previous system development, design, manufacturing, or flight test experience
• Experience in development of one or more of the following: Complex, highly coupled aircraft systems, Avionics systems, Flight Controls, Propulsion Systems

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $167,000 - $208,000 per year - 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.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails.

Benefits & Perks

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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
• education assistance
• free catered lunches
• flight lessons
• wellness allowances
• snacks
• drinks
• employee referral bonus
• charitable giving match
• patent bonus program

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial 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.

Wisk is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk’s self-flying, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi is the first candidate for FAA certification of a passenger carrying autonomous aircraft. Wisk is a fully‑owned Boeing subsidiary and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations around the world. With over a decade of experience and over 1750+ test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably.

Wisk Australia Pty Ltd is located in Brisbane Australia. Learn more about Wisk here.