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 Flight Planning & Contingency Management (FPCM) intern to join our team for summer 2025. The goal of an FPCM Intern at Wisk is to prototype and test our autonomy software. You will be part of the Autoflight and Navigation team that is responsible for developing and testing all the onboard software that allows Wisk to fly autonomously in the national airspace.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Autonomy and Airspace Integration organization, and deployed in the Autoflight and Navigation: Flight Planning and Contingency Management team, you will act as an FPCM intern for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
You will take part in developing and testing the FPCM autonomy software suite in simulation and flight.
You will help support problem solving activities in enhancing our testing infrastructure and driving feature development, ensuring we meet critical deadlines.
You will take part in executing integrated tests, developing scripts and tools for testing, and collaborating with the team to develop and test our simulation capabilities.

Requirements:

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
Must be pursuing a degree in a field of engineering, such as Computer Science or Aerospace Engineering.
Experience with C/C++, Python, and/or Matlab is desired.

Hourly rate will be $25 USD an hour.

This internship role will be based at Wisk’s office 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

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.

Wisk HQ located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails.

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Flight Planning and Contingency Management Intern

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