Location: Remote, United States

Employment Type: Full-time

Team: Systems Engineering & Integration

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!

Why we need you

• We are looking for a Staff Systems Engineer focused on Fleet Management to join our team. The goal of a Staff Systems Engineer at Wisk is to work with a team of systems engineers and integrators to develop aircraft systems and ground systems through early stage development, ensuring that our autonomous aircraft performs and operates safely in an urban air-mobility environment. You will contribute and support a Systems Engineering team responsible for the functional, logical, and physical architecture and integration, as well as interface and requirements deliverables. You will be part of the Ground Systems Specialist Team.
• The successful candidate has experience in the design and architecture of airline dispatching, scheduling, or fleet operations systems; as well as experience overseeing a fleet of aircraft or with a system that oversees a fleet of aircraft. Additionally, they may have experience working with or in an airline operations center or similar environment. In this role the candidate will serve as the Lead Systems Engineer for Fleet Management, and must be capable of providing technical direction and making decisions. The candidate should be proactive, self-motivated, require limited oversight, and must lead by influence.

What you will do:

• You will support and contribute to a high performing Systems Engineering team to develop functions, architecture, requirements, integrate between system interfaces, and develop process strategy, responsible for delivering high quality Systems Engineering artifacts for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• You will develop functional breakdowns and conduct requirements management.
• You will develop interface details with the ground system and airborne system.
• You will perform detailed behavior development.
• You will perform above systems engineering activities in support of development of a fleet management system that manages large scale operations of autonomous aircraft.
• You will review safety critical system integration activities based on today's best system engineering practices, lessons learned and guidelines.
• You will support a team that will support 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 a Staff Engineer in the SE 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 requirements development and validation efforts that support various IPTs.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that the deliverables you are accountable for meet the technical standards established by the program.
• You will be detail and technically oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• You will exemplify the culture, mission, values, vision and quality policy of the organization, while supporting the team with technical guidance and mentorship.

What you have done:

• B.S. in engineering and 8-10 years experience in systems engineering
• Experience in design, architecture, and integration of airline dispatch, scheduling, or fleet operations systems
• Experience working with or in an airline operations center or similar environment
• Experience with overseeing a fleet of aircraft, or with a system that oversees a fleet of aircraft
• Experience with the integration of complex systems
• 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.
• Familiarity with ARP4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards
• Experience in requirements management tools such as Polarion, Doors, Requiem etc.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Previous system development, design, manufacturing, or flight test experience

Desired:

• You are familiar with MBSE process, language (SysML, ARCADIA) and tools (CAMEO, CAPELLA, etc.) and its use in complex system development
• Experience with an aircraft or UAM development program from conceptual design through certification
• Experience with human machine interface/user experience regarding use of fleet management systems

Who you are:

• 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
• You are a positive team player

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 flight lessons, wellness subsidies, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, IP bonus program, happy hours and many more.

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.

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