Staff Propulsion Test Engineer jobs in United States
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Wisk · 1 month ago

Staff Propulsion Test Engineer

positionFremont, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$156K/yr - $170K/yr
date8+ years exp

Wisk Aero is transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. They are seeking a Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to develop, build, and deploy critical test rigs for aircraft electric motor development, collaborating with various teams to identify necessary test infrastructure and leading design projects. The role requires a strong background in engineering and hands-on experience in laboratory environments.

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Responsibilities

Work closely with Systems, Certification, and Design to understand and draft requirements for short and long term test infrastructure needs
Leverage design and MCAD/ECAD experience to create 3D models and drawings for static and dynamic components, harnessing, and fixtures
Analyze test rig designs for mechanical (stress, stiffness, thermal) and electrical (safety, grounding, EMC) attributes and optimize for test
Create detailed, release ready documentation for systems architectures, MBOM/EBOM, and test procedures
Assist in planning, commissioning, and executing test campaigns for subsystem/system/aircraft level efforts
Process, visualize, and analyze test data using Matlab or Python
Design measurement and control flows in Labview
Be proactive in creating a safe work environment, addressing safety concerns and promoting an accountable safety culture

Qualification

Electric propulsion systems2D/3D CAD (NX Preferred)FEM (Simcenter Preferred)LabviewMatlabPythonTest processesMechanical analysisElectrical analysisProject management toolsCommunication protocolsSafety cultureMentoring

Required

B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Aero) with at least 8 years of experience in the integration, design, and test of electric propulsion systems in a startup or advanced technical environment
You have worked in the Aerospace/Automotive/Robotics industries, with a focus on lab based testing in controller test beds, dynamometers, wind tunnels, and motor stands
Have a firm grasp of test processes and best practices, and the different methods of testing from a systems aspect (verification/validation/production)
You have hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment, utilizing hand and machine tools to fabricate parts
Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (NX Preferred) and FEM (Simcenter Preferred), and exposure to manufacturing methods, drawing standards, and GD&T
Expertise and ability to communicate at a design level in 1 or more areas: vibration, fluids, thermal, static structural, signals analysis, controls, EMI/EMC

Preferred

Direct experience with electric aviation development and/or FAA type certification, including conformity or certification testing
Experience in Labview RT, monitor/control, and communication protocols (MODBUS, SCPI, RS). Bonus points if expert level user around FPGA builds, git repository ownership, and revision/release control
Experience working with project management tools (JIRA, MS project)

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.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://wisk.aero

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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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