Senior Systems Engineer - Ground Control for UAM

Wisk Aero LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

9 off Fridays throughout the year

Flexible vacation time and 11 company holidays

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Commuter assistance

Free catered lunches

Flight lessons

Wellness allowances

Referral bonus

Charitable giving match

Job summary

Wisk Aero LLC in Mountain View is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Ground Control Station systems for autonomous UAM aircraft. The role involves delivering high-quality engineering artifacts, designing systems, and supporting requirements development.

Required qualifications include a BS in relevant fields, over 5 years of experience, and proficiency in Python, VSCode, Docker, and aviation documentation standards. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Agile processes and be willing to travel 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in aircraft, avionics, or autonomous vehicles.
• Experience in requirements verification and HW/SW testing/debugging.
• Familiarity with FAA-certified systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality Systems Engineering artifacts for autonomous aircraft.
• Design and implement GCS and airborne communications systems.
• Support system requirements development and validation.

Skills

Python

VSCode

Docker

Polarion

Aviation documentation standards

Agile development processes

Education

BS in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Wisk Aero LLC in Mountain View is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Ground Control Station systems for autonomous UAM aircraft. The role involves delivering high-quality engineering artifacts, designing systems, and supporting requirements development.

Required qualifications include a BS in relevant fields, over 5 years of experience, and proficiency in Python, VSCode, Docker, and aviation documentation standards. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Agile processes and be willing to travel 10% of the time.