Rotor Design 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!

Wisk’s internship experience is a 12 week, hands-on program. Our goal for our internship program is to see what it’s like to be a full time Wisk employee and complete meaningful work.

We are looking for a Rotor Design Intern to join our team for summer 2025. The goal of a Rotor Design Engineer at Wisk is to ensure that the propeller design meets the function and safety requirements and is manufacturable. You will be part of the Propeller team that is designing, developing manufacture methods, and testing the propeller system for the Wisk Gen 6 aircraft.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Propulsion organization, you will act as a design engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
You will take part in design, risk reduction manufacture, and test of our Wisk Gen 6 propeller.
You will help support problem solving activities related to design for manufacture, analysis; as well as functional test and flight test.
You will work with a team of engineers that are executing design development and test of the Gen 6 propeller systems.

Requirements:

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) software such as CATIA, Solidworks, Unigraphics, or similar.
Experience with mechanical design
Experience working in a team environment and ability to effectively communicate within the team.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize a variety of activities or tasks.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Hourly rate will be $25 USD an hour.

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

Eligibility Requirements For US

Must be able to work on-site in Fremont, CA

You must be legally authorized to work in the US for the duration of Internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

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 12 weeks (full-time for 3 months)

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.

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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