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Wisk · 1 day ago

Staff Systems Test Engineer

Wisk is transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. The Staff Systems Test Engineer will be responsible for commissioning and operating test assets used for the Development, Integrated Testing and V&V of Wisk Aircraft Systems.

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Responsibilities

Lead and Operate complex Integrated System Test assets
Drive a cross functional team to develop Test Asset Specifications, Plans and Scripts
Follow on the development of test assets from requirements definition to final commissioning
Write test specifications, assembly documents, operation manuals and maintenance manuals
Create Test Procedures, Plans and Scripts
Review wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings
Select data acquisition devices and Integrate them into test setups
Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence, improve reporting, ease operation and increase safety
Support procurement and hands-on maintenance of the test fixtures
Source and Coordinate external suppliers
Define the Certification and Conformity path for the integrated test asset
Execute Manual and Automated Test cases, Analyse results
Troubleshoot and Repair mechanical, electrical and software issues during testing
Maintain test assets, configuration management, calibration log and upgrade them with the latest hardware and software versions
Ensure and improve safety protocols

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringComplex System TestingTest Asset OperationAircraft System ArchitecturesNational Instrument ToolsCoding C++Coding PythonCAD Modeling (NX)Analytical MindsetSolution OrientedCommunication SkillsAdaptability

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree
8+ years of relevant work experience
Hands-on experience operating test assets and executing tests
Experience with complex System Level testing
Knowledge of Aircraft System Architectures and/or High Voltage power distribution
Experience managing Complex Test program and Multi-Functional teams
This role likely requires travels to Wisk facilities in Mountain View, the Flight Test facility in Hollister, and potentially other Wisk/Boeing facilities where integration testing takes place
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
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

Preferred

Experience on aircraft verification program including test for certification credit
Knowledge of aircraft system architectures, avionics, and/or high voltage power distribution
Familiar with aerospace processes and standards: e.g. DO-160, DO-178, ARP4754A
Familiar with National Instrument (NI) tools and hardware (Veristand, Labview, PXI)
Familiarity with Linux
Coding experience (C++, Python)
CAD modeling experience (NX preferred)

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Annual bonus
Long term incentive
401K
Health benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year
Flexible vacation time off
11 company holidays
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

Company

Wisk

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Wisk is a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, autonomous, passenger-carrying air taxi in the U.S.

H1B Sponsorship

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2021 (12)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$450M
Key Investors
The Boeing Company
2022-01-24Corporate Round· $450M
2019-06-25Series A

Leadership Team

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Tyler Painter
CFO/COO
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