Staff Electrical Integration Engineer

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 Staff Electrical Integration Engineer to work with the team of engineers developing the energy storage and power distribution system for an electric eVTOL aircraft. You will be responsible for the integration of the Battery Management and Power Distribution aspects into the larger energy storage system and into the aircraft as a whole.
What you will do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software, system, mechanical, system test to ensure Wisk's Battery Management System (BMS) and other electronics in the energy storage and power system (ESPS) meet system requirements.
• Participate in the design, developing and qualification testing of the aircraft's low voltage and high voltage protection and distribution system.
• Specify test milestones and create test plans to support integration of the ESPS electronics into the aircraft (component > sub-system > system).
• Participate in the design, development and test of the high voltage battery management systems.
• Participate in the optimization of weight savings throughout the ESPS electrical power, protection and distribution system.
• Work with system test team to specify and consolidate tech benches/rigs needed to support integration tests. Identify test resources and equipment necessary to perform the test.
• Be willing and able to design and build (with support from technicians) test harnesses and fixtures (ex. breakout box) if needed.
• Triage issues from test benches/rigs and provide direct feedback to part owners.
• Coordinate BMS HW and SW release updates for test benches/rigs.

What you have done:

• BS in Electrical Engineering, with 8 years of experience, (MS or PhD counts towards years of experience)
• The prior experience designing and testing of high power electrical systems includes:
• Able to troubleshoot circuits, hardware, and software and propose solutions to root cause issues.
• Power distribution networks
• Aircraft protection schemes for both low and high voltage systems
• High Voltage battery management and energy storage systems
• Familiarity with microcontroller operation
• Understanding of how different subsystems (Controls, Electrical, Software, Mechanical) interact, and where they commonly have issues.
• A good grasp of analog and digital hardware development; including DO-160 (or MIL-Std equivalent) processes for design, validation and verification (qualification).
• Experience with industry standard communication protocols (RS-422/485, CAN, I2C, SPI).
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Experience with weight minimization is strongly desired.
• Familiarity with ECAD tools Altium designer (or equivalent).
• Designing mitigations for (and troubleshooting of) EMI/EMC issues
• Experience writing and executing test procedures for design validation and verification (qualification).
• Familiarity with CPLD, FPGA operation.
• Familiarity with Hardware-in-the-Loop concepts for software testing.
• Knowledge of DO-311, lithium-ion batteries, DC fast chargers, electric motors, and DCDC converters.
• Ability to write Python.

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.

$136,808 - $209,050 a year
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $136,808 - $209,050 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
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, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, 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, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much 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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