Actuation Senior Systems Engineer

1 Day ago • 5 Years + • $156,512 PA - $184,132 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Actuation Senior Systems Engineer, you will drive the design, implementation, and certification of an integrated Actuation System. You will be responsible for integrating and verifying the flight control actuation system, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements, and ensuring system performance meets safety and operational standards. Your work will involve problem-solving, testing, and documenting findings. The role is critical to developing and deploying innovative aircraft, working closely with suppliers and regulatory authorities. You will also participate in design reviews and collaborate with safety and certification representatives.
Must have:
  • B.S. in relevant engineering with 5+ years experience
  • Deep understanding of electromechanical actuators
  • Hands-on experience with redundancy control systems
  • Experience in new product development
  • Experience with ARP4754 and ARP4761
  • Familiarity with DO-160, DO-178, DO-254
Perks:
  • Competitive base salary
  • Annual bonus
  • Long term incentive
  • 401K
  • Health benefits
  • Free catered lunches
  • Flight lessons
  • Wellness allowances
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Charitable giving match
  • Patent bonus program

Job Details

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 Actuation Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The goal of an Actuation Senior Systems Engineer at Wisk is to drive the design, implementation, and certification of an integrated Actuation System that includes multiple electromechanical actuators, electronic controllers (with associated Software and Hardware). You will be part of the Vehicle Management Systems team that is accountable to deliver an integrated flight control and navigation system.

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. 

In this role you will drive the integration, verification, and certification efforts of the flight control actuation system, working closely with a system supplier to do so. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and refine requirements and ensure system performance meets safety and operational standards. You will contribute to problem-solving activities, addressing technical challenges that arise during development and testing. You will actively participate in planning and executing test plans, analyzing results, and documenting findings. Your work will be critical to the successful development and deployment of our innovative aircraft!

What you will do:

    • As part of the Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) organization, and deployed in the Flight Control Systems team you will act as an Actuation Systems Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
    • You will take part in delivering and integrating a flight control system for autonomous flight
    • You will help support problem solving activities to drive increased flight control performance and safety
    • You will help coordinate testing activities, data analysis, and design development together with suppliers and other stakeholders
    • You will take part in design reviews, requirement development, and collaboration with suppliers and regulatory authorities
    • In some areas, you will be working closely with safety and certification representatives to refine a robust, certifiable design

Requirements:

    • You have a B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline with at least 5 years of experience in the development, integration, verification, and certification of aircraft or large integrated systems such as integrated Avionics or Flight Control Systems
    • You have worked with, and have a deep understanding of operating fundamentals and practical limitations of electromechanical actuators, their associated sensors, and their control algorithms
    • You have hands-on experience with the integration of redundancy control systems
    • You have worked as part of a new product development environment
    • You have experience with ARP4754, ARP4761 
    • You have familiarity with DO-160, DO-178, DO-254
$156,512 - $184,132 a year
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.  

Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $156,512 - $184,132 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.
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 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. 

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state 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.

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