Sr. Staff, Electric Propulsion Motor Engineer (Lead)

Wisk Aero; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

9 off Fridays for full-time employees

Flexible vacation time off

11 company holidays

401(k) plan with 50% company matching

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 Aero invites applications for a Sr. Staff, Electric Propulsion Motor Engineer (Lead) to advance autonomous air mobility.

You will lead the propulsion motor team from concept through certification, delivering lightweight, high-performance systems for our EVTOL platform. Based in Mountain View with hybrid work, you will guide engineers, collaborate with battery, avionics, and flight controls teams, and shape the technical roadmap and certification strategies for safe, efficient propulsion.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in design, development & testing of high-power electric motors.
• Experience in aerospace, EV automotive, or advanced air mobility.
• Hands-on integration of safety-critical propulsion systems and thermal/electromagnetic issues.
• Familiar with DO-160 and FAA Part 23/27 standards and motor control algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Act as Electric Propulsion Motor Lead for novel autonomous aircraft.
• Provide technical guidance, mentor engineers, and drive delivery of motor units.
• Support thermal management, EMI, and weight optimization for milestones.
• Collaborate with Powertrain and Flight Controls teams for system integration.
• Define technical roadmap, performance specs, and certification strategies for motors.

Skills

Electric propulsion systems

Thermal management

Electromagnetic analysis

Leadership / mentoring

System integration

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

ANSYS

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 Sr. Staff, Electric Propulsion Motor Engineer (Lead) to join our team. The goal of an Sr. Staff, Electric Propulsion Motor Engineer (Lead) at Wisk is to ensure that the electric motor systems are designed, tested, and integrated successfully for our autonomous EVTOL aircraft. You will be part of the Propulsion Integrated Product Team that develops safe, efficient and reliable electric powertrains. In this role you will lead the engineering efforts for our advanced electric propulsion motors from concept through certification. You will guide a team of talented engineers in designing high-performance, lightweight, and reliable motor systems. You will have a solid understanding of mechanical design, electromagnetic design and thermal considerations. Your work will directly impact the safety and efficiency of our aircraft. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including battery, avionics, and flight controls, to ensure seamless integration. Finally, you will oversee testing, validation, and continuous improvement of the motor design. This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Propulsion IPT, you will act as an Electric Propulsion Motor Lead for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• You will support the motor engineering team by providing technical guidance, mentoring engineers, and driving the successful delivery of electric motor units.
• You will help support problem solving activities related to thermal management, electromagnetic interference, and weight optimization for current unachieved design milestones.
• In some areas, you will be working closely with the Powertrain and Flight Controls teams to ensure seamless system integration and optimal aircraft performance.
• As an Electric Propulsion Motor Lead, you will help define the technical roadmap, performance specifications, and certification strategies for our electric motors.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline with at least 12 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of high-power electric motors.
• You have worked in the aerospace, EV automotive, or advanced air mobility industries.
• You have hands-on experience integrating complex, safety-critical electric propulsion systems and solving associated thermal and electromagnetic problems.
• You have a deep and applied knowledge of complex motor topologies, electromagnetic analysis, and aerospace thermal management.
• You have led teams whom achieved successful motor qualifications, product launches, or critical design reviews.
• You are familiar with aerospace certification standards (e.g., DO-160, FAA Part 23/27) and motor control algorithms.

Job Type: Full-time

Travel: This role will require 10-15% of travel.

Pay range the company expects to pay: $186,000 - $233,000 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 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

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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 1,750+ 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.