Electronics Technician

Wisk; Mountain View, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

9 off Fridays for full-time employees

Flexible vacation time off

401(k) with company match

Commuter assistance

Education assistance

Free catered lunches

Flight lessons

Wellness allowances

Snacks

Drinks

Employee referral bonus

Charitable giving match

Patent bonus program

Job summary

Wisk is seeking an electronics technician to join the Production team building flight hardware for the Gen 6 aircraft. You will support propulsion system assembly, troubleshoot wiring harnesses, and help improve procedures while following strict quality standards.

The role requires strong SMT rework, PCB soldering, and experience with power electronics assemblies, with on-site work in Mountain View, CA. Medical, dental, vision, and more benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Three or more years experience as a technician assembling electromechanical mechanisms and/or power electronic assemblies.
• Strong PCB soldering, cable assembly, and mechanical assembly skills.
• Strong rework experience in micro-soldering and desoldering SMT packages (QFP/QFN, 0603/0402).
• Must be able to work from procedures and drawings with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support the propulsion system build and the integration of electrical and avionics subsystems.
• Help support problem solving activities related to hardware non-conformances, including failure analysis and root cause identification.
• Take part in daily production meetings, collaborating with engineering and quality teams to optimize assembly workflows.
• Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot and repair complex prototype wiring harnesses and power distribution assemblies.
• Help define and improve assembly procedures, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant with quality standards.

Skills

PCB soldering

Cable assembly

Mechanical assembly

SMT rework

Troubleshooting

Power electronics assemblies

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

Crimpers

Job description

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 an electronics technician to join our team. The goal of an electronics technician at Wisk is to ensure that flight hardware is built to a high standard. You will be part of the Production team that builds the hardware required for the Gen 6 aircraft. As part of the Production System organization, and deployed in the propulsion team you will act as an electronics technician for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market

Responsibilities

• Support the propulsion system build and the integration of electrical and avionics subsystems.
• Help support problem solving activities related to hardware non-conformances, including failure analysis and root cause identification.
• Take part in daily production meetings, collaborating with engineering and quality teams to optimize assembly workflows.
• Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot and repair complex prototype wiring harnesses and power distribution assemblies.
• Help define and improve assembly procedures, ensuring documentation is accurate and compliant with quality standards.

Requirements

• Strong PCB soldering, cable assembly, and mechanical assembly skills
• Strong rework experience in micro-soldering and desoldering small SMT component packages such as QFP, QFN, small SMT Resistors and Capacitors such as 0603, 0402 etc.
• Three or more years experience as a technician assembling electromechanical mechanisms and/or power electronic assemblies
• Must be able to work from procedures and drawings with minimal guidance
• Understanding and use of basic electronics tools (Oscilloscope, DMM, crimpers, basic shop equipment, etc.)
• Strong background in troubleshooting and repair of wiring and systems
• Able to select and manage parts from a BOM, assemble boards and test
• Good communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications
• Team player willing to help out in other areas as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $27 - $34 per hour - The starting base rate 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.

Location & Working Conditions

• On-site opportunity; work from our Mountain View office.
• Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• and more

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics.

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

Wisk is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk’s self-flying, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi is the first candidate for FAA certification of a passenger carrying autonomous aircraft. Wisk is a fully-owned Boeing subsidiary and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with locations around the world. With over a decade of experience and over 1750+ test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely and sustainably.

Wisk Australia Pty Ltd is located in Brisbane Australia.

Learn more about Wisk here.