Full-Time

Battery Test Lead

Posted on 3/18/2025

Wisk

Wisk

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric air taxis

Compensation Overview

$172.6k - $193.3k/yr

Senior, Expert

Mountain View, CA, USA

This is an onsite opportunity, requiring the candidate to work from the Mountain View office.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in battery testing, with a focus on abuse testing, environmental testing, qualification testing, and BMS HIL testing.
  • Proven experience in leading and managing a team of engineers and technicians
  • Strong technical understanding of battery chemistry, electrochemistry, and performance characteristics, Battery Management System, Battery Charging
  • Deep experience with battery testing equipment and data acquisition systems
  • Familiarity with industry standards such as UL, IEC, and SA
Responsibilities
  • As part of the ESPS organization, and responsible for test infrastructure development and management
  • Design, implement, and maintain a state-of-the-art battery cell, module, pack, system, power distribution testing laboratory, including equipment selection, procurement, and calibration
  • Establish and optimize testing infrastructure and procedure for abuse testing (e.g., crush, nail penetration, thermal runaway), environmental testing (e.g., temperature cycling, humidity), de-risk testing, qualification testing (e.g., UL, IEC), and HIL testing.
  • Develop and maintain data acquisition and analysis systems to efficiently process and interpret test results.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Coordinate and execute the development, de-risk and qualification testing with design engineers
  • Coordinate and support the development of end-of-line test hardware, procedure with manufacturing
Desired Qualifications
  • Individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, are encouraged to apply.

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

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FAA's airworthiness criteria approval accelerates Wisk's certification process.
  • Global demand for sustainable transport aligns with Wisk's eco-friendly air mobility mission.
  • Partnerships with urban developers facilitate integration of Wisk's solutions into city planning.

What critics are saying

  • Public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles may hinder Wisk's adoption rates.
  • Intense competition from Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation could impact Wisk's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles and infrastructure limitations may delay Wisk's deployment.

What makes Wisk unique

  • Wisk focuses on autonomous eVTOL aircraft, setting it apart in urban air mobility.
  • Partnership with NASA enhances Wisk's credibility in autonomous flight technology.
  • Wisk's Gen 6 eVTOL aircraft showcases advanced design and innovation.

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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

Government Technology
May 21st, 2025
Will AV Air Taxis Soon Dominate the Sky Over Cities?

Wisk Aero, a California-based air mobility company, showcased the air taxi at the 2025 Xponential Conference.

Automotive World
May 20th, 2025
Wisk and NASA sign five-year research partnership to advance autonomous flight

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the U.S., today announced it has entered into a new five-year Non-Reimbursable Space Act Agreement (NRSAA) with NASA.

Aerospace Testing International
May 20th, 2025
Wisk and NASA to partner on US autonomous flight operations and standards

Boeing-owned Wisk is developing an autonomous eVTOL aircraft, which will be operated without a pilot onboard with human oversight from the ground and carry up to four passengers.

Avitrader
May 8th, 2025
Wisk Aero appoints Sebastien Vigneron as CEO as Brian Yutko moves to new role at Boeing

Wisk Aero, a leading name in the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry and a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing, has announced Sebastien Vigneron as its new Chief Executive Officer.

The Manufacture Data
Mar 18th, 2025
Discover the Future of Autonomous Air Mobility with Wisk at the Avalon Airshow

Experience the future of autonomous Air Mobility with Wisk at the Avalon Australian International Airshow 2025.

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