Staff Electrical Test Engineer, ESPS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

9 off Fridays for full-time employees

Flexible vacation

401(k) with 50% company matching

Commuter assistance

Education assistance

Free catered lunches

Flight lessons

Wellness allowances

Job summary

Wisk Aero LLC in Mountain View is seeking a Staff Electrical Test Engineer to lead development and qualification testing of our Battery Management Systems, HV/LV power electronics, and power distribution hardware. You will own the entire test lifecycle, collaborate with design teams, and drive robust test solutions onsite.

The role requires 8+ years in aerospace/automotive testing, strong debugging skills, and hands-on asset development.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in aerospace and/or automotive testing or systems integration.
• Hands-on experience designing and assembling test assets or stations from scratch for entirely new hardware.
• Proficiency in writing test automation scripts with Python and/or LabVIEW.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and software Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics and PCB layouts (Altium preferred).
• Experience working with communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, isoSPI, and/or RS-485.
• Experience integrating off-the-shelf test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) and DAQs into test setups.
• Strong hardware debugging skills; software debugging skills are a significant plus.
• Ability to work independently and interface directly with design teams to define testing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and qualification test campaigns for safety-critical battery systems (BMS, HV/LV power electronics, and power distribution).
• Own the entire lifecycle from early-stage requirement analysis through test planning, asset development & commissioning, test execution, and final reporting.
• Actively participate in design reviews, review Altium schematics and layouts, and provide proactive design feedback to ensure systems are optimized for test.
• Interpret HW/SW Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to align test configurations with system-level interfaces.
• Architect, write, and deploy automated test frameworks and scripts using Python and/or LabVIEW.
• Integrate off-the-shelf equipment and/or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) into flexible, scalable test environments.
• Drive cross-functional root cause analysis on complex hardware failures across PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering to implement robust, systemic solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior and mid-level test engineers.
• Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, establish team-wide best practices for testing, and standardize debugging methodologies.

Skills

Python scripting

LabVIEW

ICD interpretation

Schematic/PCB analysis

CAN/I2C/SPI/RS-485 protocols

Hardware debugging

Independent work

Team mentoring

Education

BS/MS Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscope

DAQ systems

Power supplies/Electronic loads

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 a Staff Electrical Test Engineer to join our team. You will lead the development and qualification testing of our Battery Management Systems (BMS), HV/LV power electronics, and power distribution hardware. You will be part of the Energy Storage and Power Systems (ESPS) Test team that leads end-to-end test campaigns for our aircraft's battery and power distribution systems. Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Mountain View office.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and qualification test campaigns for safety-critical battery systems (BMS, HV/LV power electronics, and power distribution).
• Own the entire lifecycle from early-stage requirement analysis through test planning, asset development & commissioning, test execution, and final reporting.
• Actively participate in design reviews, review Altium schematics and layouts, and provide proactive design feedback to ensure systems are optimized for test.
• Interpret HW/SW Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to align test configurations with system-level interfaces.
• Architect, write, and deploy automated test frameworks and scripts using Python and/or LabVIEW.
• Integrate off-the-shelf equipment and/or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) into flexible, scalable test environments.
• Drive cross-functional root cause analysis on complex hardware failures across PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
• Work closely with design, manufacturing, and quality engineering to implement robust, systemic solutions that prevent recurrence.
• Lead, mentor, and guide junior and mid-level test engineers.
• Cultivate a culture of technical excellence, establish team-wide best practices for testing, and standardize debugging methodologies.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience in aerospace and/or automotive testing or systems integration.
• Hands-on experience designing and assembling test assets or stations from scratch for entirely new hardware.
• Proficiency in writing test automation scripts with Python and/or LabVIEW.
• Ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and software Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Ability to read and analyze electrical schematics and PCB layouts (Altium preferred).
• Experience working with communication protocols such as CAN, I2C, SPI, isoSPI, and/or RS-485.
• Experience integrating off-the-shelf test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.) and DAQs into test setups.
• Strong hardware debugging skills; software debugging skills are a significant plus.
• Ability to work independently and interface directly with design teams to define testing strategies.

Job Type: Full-time Pay range the company expects to pay: $147,000 - $184,000 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.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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.

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.