Materials & Process Engineering Intern @ Wisk

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!

The successful candidate is a highly motivated student (BS, MS, or PhD program) in a related engineering field who possesses strong analytical skills, strong technical writing abilities, good communication skills, and has hands-on experience working in a lab environment. In this role, the candidate must be willing and enjoy working hands-on with testing and test coupon fabrication. The candidate must be eager to learn and take on new tasks they may not have had prior experience with. The candidate must have a passion for learning about new materials, new testing techniques, and have a passion for aviation.

What you will do:

Help author and revise material and process specifications to support Gen 6 aircraft production
Write test reports summarizing test data and findings from various M&P test programs
Perform mechanical strength testing on test coupons using Instron mechanical test machines
Perform thermal analysis testing to determine glass transition temperature and degree of cure for various materials
Perform cross-sectional image analysis to determine void content of composite parts
Perform layup and curing of composite prepreg laminates
Perform bonding for bonded joint test coupons
Gain exposure to production environment and help provide analysis used to disposition non-conformances

Required Skills/Experience:

In process of obtaining a degree (BS, MS, or PhD) in a related engineering discipline.
Preferred areas of study include Materials Science & Engineering, Structural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Skills:

Preferred internship experience desirable but not required.
Preferred experience working in a laboratory setting or a research setting. Strong technical writing skills preferred.
Preferred experience working with composites and adhesives.

Hourly rate will be $20 USD an hour.

This internship role will be based at Wisk’s headquarters in Mountain View, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.

Eligibility Requirements For US

Must be able to work on-site in Mountain View, CA

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Must live in the US at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins

Must be either a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college

Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, transcripts are required

Must be an enrolled student at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins

Must be able to work 40 hours a week for 10 weeks (full-time for 3 months)

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

Compensation Overview

What you will do:

Required Skills/Experience:

Preferred Skills:

6 month growth

1 year growth

2 year growth

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