Sr. Staff Systems Engineer

Wisk Aero LLC; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 193,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible vacation time

401(k) plan with company matching

Free catered lunches

Education assistance

Job summary

Wisk Aero LLC in Mountain View is seeking a Sr. Staff Aircraft Systems Engineer to join their team focused on transforming urban mobility through autonomous flight. This role ensures aircraft design and verification for functionality as part of the Aircraft Systems Engineering team.

Responsibilities include supporting compliance with safety regulations and system integration, requiring strong experience in aircraft systems and effective communication. The position offers competitive compensation, hybrid work flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience (B.S.) or 8 years (M.S.) in Aircraft Integration or Systems Engineering.
• Experience in requirements management and interfacing with certification teams.
• Familiarity with DO-178C and DO-254.

Responsibilities

• Support ARP4754 and ARP4761 compliance activities.
• Drive safety-critical system integration and requirements.
• Collaborate on integrating aircraft systems for flight test certification.

Skills

Aircraft Integration

Systems Engineering

Excellent communication

Hands-on requirement decomposition

Knowledge of ARP4754A

Education

B.S. in engineering or M.S. in engineering

Tools

Polarion

Doors

Teamcenter

Requiem

Job description

Overview

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. We are looking for an Sr. Staff Aircraft Systems Engineer to join our team. The goal of this role is to ensure that the aircraft is designed, built and verified for intended functionality. You will be part of the Aircraft Systems Engineering, Integration and Test team that drives Aircraft Integration Activities. This is a hybrid work opportunity: onsite at our Mountain View office three days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive definition and development activities supporting artifacts required for ARP4754 and ARP4761 compliance.
• Review safety‑critical system integration activities based on the best system engineering practices, lessons learned, and guidelines.
• Support and drive 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.
• Own and drive the schedule and end‑to‑end integration activities that range across mass, power, regulatory compliance, PRAs, top technical issues, and more.
• Collaborate with other leaders to develop efficient and optimized strategies for execution to be implemented across multiple IPTs.
• Support the system development and validation efforts that underpin the development, integration and testing of the integrated aircraft system in support of flight test and certification.
• Work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision, prioritizing and multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering with 12 years of experience or M.S. in engineering with 8 years of experience in Aircraft Integration, Systems Engineering or related field.
• Hands‑on experience in development and decomposition of requirements, allocating functions, and interfacing with certification and systems safety teams to deliver certification deliverables.
• Expertise with ARP4754A, DO‑160, ARP4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards.
• Familiarity with DO‑178C and DO‑254.
• Experience with requirements management tools such as Polarion, Doors, Teamcenter, Requiem, etc.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Previous system development, design, manufacturing, or flight test experience.
• Experience in the development of one or more of the following: complex, highly coupled aircraft systems; avionics systems; flight controls; propulsion systems.

Compensation and Benefits

Job Type: Full‑time. Pay range: $193,000 – $241,000 per year. The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as geographical location and relevant experience.

• Medical, dental, vision, and 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 and drinks
• Employee referral bonus
• Charitable giving match
• Patent bonus program
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial 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. Wisk Aero is an E‑Verify employer.