Staff Configuration Management Engineer, Safety-Critical Software/Firmware

Wisk Aero LLC; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Flexible vacation

401(k) plan with 50% company match

Commuter assistance

Free lunch

Wellness allowances

Job summary

Wisk Aero LLC is looking for a Staff Configuration Management Engineer to act as a CM specialist for autonomous UAM aircraft development. The role involves defining configuration management plans and standardizing Git workflows.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience, with 5 years in configuration management, preferably in safety-critical environments. The position offers a salary range of $167,000 – $208,000 based on experience.

Benefits include medical insurance, flexible vacation, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in relevant field.
• At least 5 years in configuration management, preferably in regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and own configuration management plans and processes.
• Standardize Git/GitLab workflows for reproducible builds.
• Ensure traceability across requirements, code, and tests.

Skills

Configuration management expertise

Git-based workflow experience

DO-178C knowledge

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Job description

Overview

Wisk, a leader in urban mobility, transforms the future of aviation with safe, all‑electric, autonomous flight. We are looking for a Staff Configuration Management Engineer to join our Software, Simulation, and Systems (S3) organization.

Responsibilities

• Act as a CM specialist for autonomous UAM aircraft development.
• Define and own configuration management plans, processes, and baselines for all software configuration items.
• Standardize Git/GitLab workflows (branching, merge request approvals, tagging, releases) and ensure reproducible builds.
• Govern release configuration items across the S3 organization.
• Establish and support change control (PR/CR/CCB), including log, review, impact assessment, and authorization of implementation.
• Ensure traceability across requirements, code, and tests.
• Record and report status of all CIs, including approval status, version history, and change implementation progress.
• Prepare and support audits with evidence and configuration records.
• Enable teams via guidelines, training, and automation, driving continuous improvement of CM processes.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years of experience.
• At least 5 years in configuration management, preferably in safety‑critical or regulated environments.
• Solid knowledge of DO‑178C (or equivalent) and experience with DO‑254.
• Strong Git‑based workflow experience, especially GitLab.
• Experience defining and governing processes across multiple teams.
• Understanding of traceability, baseline management, and change control objectives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with a cross‑functional team.

Desired

• Experience with CI/CD and build reproducibility for safety‑critical systems.
• Experience setting up and managing a continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline.
• Familiarity with requirements and life‑cycle data management tools.
• Experience working across multiple systems on a single product.

Compensation

Full‑time. Pay range: $167,000 – $208,000 per year, commensurate with location and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flex 9‑off Fridays, flexible vacation, 11 company holidays.
• 401(k) plan with 50% company match.
• Commuter assistance and education assistance.
• Free lunch, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks.
• Employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program.

EEO Statement

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. 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.