Staff Propulsion Systems Test Engineer (12 Month Contract)

Wisk Aero LLC.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Propulsion Systems Test Engineer to join its team in transforming urban mobility through electric flight. This role involves ensuring the development and certification testing of advanced propulsion systems for a novel aircraft targeting the autonomous UAM market. You will be instrumental in designing, fabricating, and automating test setups, while also analyzing data and improving safety protocols. Join a passionate team dedicated to solving high-impact problems and shaping the future of mobility in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in aerospace, automotive, or electric motor industry.
• Hands-on experience in test rig design and operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of test fixtures for propulsion systems.
• Analyze test data and communicate results through reports.

Skills

Test rig design and operation

Data analysis

Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues

Safety protocol improvement

Education

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

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

Tools

Transducers

Data acquisition devices

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 Propulsion Systems Test Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Propulsion Systems Test Engineer at Wisk is to ensure the development, production, and certification testing of Wisk Generation 6 electrical propulsion systems. You will be part of the Systems Test and Simulation team that plans, designs, builds, and commissions test rigs for component and system-level integration tests.

Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Fremont office.

What you will do:

• As part of the Systems Test organization, you will act as a Propulsion Systems Test Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• Lead the development of test fixtures for the tilt mechanism, motor controller, electric motor, and propellers.
• Work closely with a cross-functional team to develop test requirements and test plans.
• Write test specifications, operation manuals, and test procedures.
• Design, procure, and fabricate test fixtures, harnesses, and instrumentation.
• Select and integrate transducers and data acquisition devices into test setups.
• Automate test execution and data collection to ease operation and increase safety.
• Coordinate and execute tests with our internal lab equipment or at external labs.
• Analyze test data and communicate results to stakeholders through detailed test reports and presentations.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and software issues during testing.
• Maintain test fixtures, configuration management, calibration log, and upgrade them with the latest hardware and software versions.
• Maintain and organize the internal lab.
• Ensure and improve safety protocols.

Requirements:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree.
• 8+ years of relevant work experience.
• You have worked in aerospace, automotive, or electric motor industry.
• You have hands-on experience in test rig design and operation.
• You have a deep and applied knowledge of complex integrated aircraft systems.
• You have led teams that achieved end-of-line, acceptance, verification, and certification testing.
• You are familiar with high voltage power distribution and powertrain systems, and electric motor and controller testing.
• This role will require 10% of travel.

$71 - $84 an hour

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $71 - $84 per hour - The starting base pay 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.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails.

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