Location: Mountain View, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Team: Mechanical Engineering

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!

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 Stress Analyst to join our team. As part of a mechanical engineering team, you will be responsible for performing structural analysis for mechanical systems using strength of materials and finite element based methods and generate system loads and stress analysis reports. This is a hands-on position that involves all aspects of structural analysis, including: configuration development and trade studies, developing novel and efficient approaches to challenging analysis problems, supporting material allowables testing, authoring detailed analysis reports, supporting test development, performing post-test analysis correlation.

You will be responsible for providing analytical support for preliminary & detailed design, through development, validation, certification and manufacturing & operational service.

Required:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering, Physics, or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant work experience performing structural analysis using classical hand calculations and finite element analysis
• 2+ years of experience in performing nonlinear transient dynamic finite element analysis
• Strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, mechanics of materials and strength of materials
• Experience applying nonlinear, transient dynamic, explicit methods to accurately simulate impact problems, crashworthiness and other transient dynamic events.
• Experience in sizing of composite structures
• Experience with correlating analysis against subscale & full-scale static, dynamic and impact tests
• Ability to function independently with limited supervision
• Work collaboratively with design and manufacturing to provide with optimized design solutions
• Embrace learning, be curious, organized & methodical and pay attention to detail

Desired:

• Demonstrated proficiency in finite element modeling & analysis of geometrically complex components & assemblies which spans static & dynamic analysis.
• Experience working in a product development environment is highly desirable
• Demonstrated track record of successfully using the following: Ansys/Nastran and Abaqus/LS-DYNA and Ansa/Hypermesh/Femap/Patran. Experience with other finite element solvers and pre & post processors will also be considered
• Mechanical properties testing (including rate sensitivity) and structural testing experience
• Strong structural analysis experience with composite materials utilizing a wide range of composite manufacturing processes including hand lay-up/autoclave cure and adhesive bonding
• Familiarity with aircraft certification and aerospace best practices and standards
• Experience working within large assembly environments strongly preferred
• Hands on experience building prototypes and running tests

We are 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 (company pays 100% of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), 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, gym membership subsidies, snacks, drinks, fruits, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and many more.

In order to protect the health and safety of all Wisk employees in the workplace, we are requiring that all employees receive an FDA-authorized vaccination against COVID-19 prior to physically returning to Wisk’s U.S. offices. Exceptions/accommodations are considered for employees with disabilities or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from being vaccinated against COVID-19.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state 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.