Senior Staff Battery Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Senior Staff Battery Mechanical Design Engineer at Wisk, you will be responsible for designing the mechanical and thermal systems for the Wisk Gen6 autonomous vehicle's energy storage and power system (ESPS). This includes collaborating with various engineering teams, proposing new design concepts, improving components through analysis and testing, and ensuring integration of mechanical designs with thermal and electrical systems. You will be deeply involved in the full product development cycle, focusing on module, pack, and power distribution sub-systems. The role requires quick adaptation, self-motivation, and a disciplined approach to achieve certification and production goals.
Must have:
- 12+ years experience in battery development with a Bachelor’s degree or 8 years with a Master’s.
- Strong understanding of battery design fundamentals.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software and GD&T.
- Experience with development testing and prototyping.
- Knowledge of battery manufacturing processes.
Perks:
- Free catered lunches
- Flight lessons
- Wellness allowances
- Snacks and drinks
- Employee referral bonus
- Charitable giving match
- Patent bonus program
5 skills required
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 a Senior Staff Battery Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Senior Staff Battery Mechanical Design Engineer at Wisk is to develop drive collaboration with many engineering groups, move quickly, self-motivated and disciplined. You will be part of the ESPS (Energy Storage & Power System) team that is accountable to deliver the complete mechanical and thermal system for the Wisk Gen6 autonomous vehicle.
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.
What you will do:
- Take the ownership of the ESPS sub-system design as product including but not limited to module, pack, power distribution, etc
- Propose new design concepts that integrate with new technologies
- Improve the components and sub-system by analysis, testing and driving changes where needed
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams including cell, system, modeling, power electronics, manufacturing, certification and integration to iterative solution to certification and production
- Integration mechanical design with thermal system, electrical system in both HV and LV
- Development and execution of design analysis for failure, manufacturing, and verification plan
Requirements:
- 12+ years experience as major contribution in a fast-paced battery development environment with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree
- Strong understanding of battery design fundamentals including technology, development, verification process, certification process in automotive and aviation applications
- Strong 3D CAD skill, proficient with ND or similar software
- Strong knowledge of GD&T and HV safety principles
- Hands-on experience with development testing, prototyping
- Knowledge of battery manufacturing process including but not limited to welding, injection molding, sheet metal, die casting
- Strong knowledge of battery specific design including cell integration, thermal management, thermal runway containment, HV/LV integration, etc
- Familiarity in full product development cycle
- Solid people, communication, and presentation skills
$217,400 - $243,488 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: $217,400 - $243,488 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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