Internship
Wisk
501-1,000 employees
Develops autonomous electric air taxis
Compensation Overview
$20/hr
Mountain View, CA, USA
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- Undergraduate Engineering (BSc.) 2+ years or Graduate (MSc.) students with 3+ years of studies
- 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)
- Support the generation of aeroelastic analysis such as: flutter and whirl flutter, static and dynamic loads derivation, and rotor dynamics analysis
- Take part in preparing test predictions, test execution and data post-processing for component and aircraft level Ground Vibration Test (GVT)
- Create Matlab routines to support the data post-processing of flutter, external loads and vibrations flight test data
Wisk Aero develops autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at transforming urban transportation by making air taxis a viable option. Their eVTOL aircraft, branded as Wisk and Cora, are designed to be safe, sustainable, and accessible, meeting high aviation safety standards. Wisk Aero addresses the challenges of current transit systems by providing efficient air mobility solutions for urban commuters, businesses, and municipalities. The company generates revenue by selling eVTOL aircraft to transportation providers, offering air taxi services to consumers, and forming partnerships to integrate their technology into existing transport networks. With over 1750 test flights completed since 2010, Wisk Aero is positioned as a leader in the advanced air mobility sector, focusing on innovation and enhancing mobility.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$450M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2019
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased urban air mobility interest boosts investment and partnerships in the eVTOL sector.
- FAA's regulatory advancements could expedite Wisk's pilotless air-taxi certification.
- Growing demand for sustainable transport aligns with Wisk's electric and autonomous vehicle focus.
What critics are saying
- Competition from Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation may impact Wisk's market share.
- Regulatory hurdles could delay Wisk's autonomous aircraft deployment timelines.
- Public safety concerns may hinder widespread adoption of autonomous air taxis.
What makes Wisk unique
- Wisk focuses on autonomous eVTOL aircraft, setting it apart from competitors.
- The company has conducted over 1750 full-scale test flights since 2010.
- Wisk's strategic partnerships, like with SkyGrid, enhance its airspace integration capabilities.
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Benefits
100% paid employee medical, dental, & vision benefits, plus generous cost-sharing for spouse/dependent coverage
401(k) plan with 50% employer matching
9/80 alternative work schedule with every other Friday off
Commuter benefits & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Flexible time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance, plus 10 paid holidays per year
Quarterly wellness stipend to help maintain a healthy lifestyle
Annual company match for charitable giving
Communications allowance
Education assistance and flight lesson subsidy
Free electric vehicle charge stations at HQ
Daily catered lunch in Wisk facilities
Company News
Experience the future of autonomous Air Mobility with Wisk at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.
Wisk also recently released an AAM in Australia paper, which outlines Wisk's vision and approach for integrating autonomous air mobility into Australia's transportation ecosystem.
To accomplish this, Wisk works with Austin-based SkyGrid, a third-party startup that works to integrate advanced air mobility aircraft into national airspaces without having to go through air traffic control towers.
Advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions developer Wisk Aero unveiled its Gen 6, or sixth-generation, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Wisk Aero signs strategic agreement with Archerfield.