Wisk · 2 weeks ago
Staff Metallics Materials & Process Engineer
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $199K/yr
6+ years expWisk is transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Metallics Materials & Process Engineer to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of their aircraft components and systems by leading metallic materials selection and process development.
AerospaceAir TransportationSustainabilityTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Serve as the M&P lead for metallic material selection and processes for aluminum, steel, titanium, and other alloys
Review and advise on metallic part and assembly drawings
Provide design guidelines for corrosion prevention
Author & support material & process specifications, test plans, test reports, and design guides
Support Wisk Production through non-conformance dispositions, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and correct active recommendations
Support evaluation and auditing of metallic part suppliers
Qualification
Required
Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience
Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related
Strong knowledge of aerospace alloys, their usage and application, including machining and forming processes, and heat treatment
Strong knowledge of corrosion types, causes and corrosion control processes and procedures, such as chemical conversion, anodizing, and primer/topcoat application to metallic and/or metallic/composite assemblies
Working knowledge of MMPDS and its usage
Experience with mechanical fastening systems, requirements, design considerations, structural sizing, and analysis techniques
Experience developing test plans, specifications, and qualifications of metallic materials and processes
Experience supporting manufacturing environment, including disposition of hardware non-conformances
Background in metallurgy, metallographic evaluation, fracture mechanics, failure analysis techniques and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
Familiar with FAA regulations, Industry Standards (ASTM's, AMS, Mil Specs)
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
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.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$450MKey Investors
The Boeing Company
2022-01-24Corporate Round· $450M
2019-06-25Series A
Leadership Team
Tyler Painter
CFO/COO
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