Senior Systems Engineer @ 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!

We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Senior Systems Engineer at Wisk is to ensure that industry and Wisk guidance and standards regarding SE and MBSE are applied in the development of the Remote Supervision Systems for our autonomous passenger carrying aircraft. You will be part of the Remote Supervision Segment team that is designing, building, and integrating the one-to-many supervision systems of a passenger carrying autonomous aircraft.

Why we need you

The successful candidate has applied MBSE in complex aviation programs, has experience in requirements development, architecture definition, testing and integration. The candidate should be proactive, self-motivated, able to work in ambiguous situations, and have good prioritization skills. The candidate should be proactive, self-motivated, require limited oversight, and must lead by influence.

What you will do:

You will support and contribute to a high performing Systems Engineering team to develop functions, architecture, requirements, integrate between system interfaces, and develop process strategy, responsible for delivering high quality Systems Engineering artifacts for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
You will practice Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) in the development of our Autonomous UAM through behavior development, function decomposition, and requirements.
You will provide guidance and support in MBSE (through application in Cameo) to all system specialist teams.
You will be responsible for maintaining the Cameo Model, ensuring MBSE best practices are followed.
You will implement metamodeling and model process development.
You will be responsible as a technical leader for various subsystems within the Remote Supervision Segment
You will write multiple levels of system requirements, complete tracing, and validation thereof.
You will be detail and technically oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast paced and challenging environment.
You will exemplify the culture, mission, values, vision and quality policy of the organization, while supporting the team with technical guidance and mentorship.

What you have done:

B.S. in engineering with 5 years of experience, or a M.S. in Systems Engineering and 3 years of experience
Experienced with MBSE process, language (SysML, ARCADIA) and tools (CAMEO, CAPELLA, etc.) and its use in complex system development
Hands on experience in development and decomposition of requirements, developing and allocating functions, and interfacing with certification and systems safety teams to deliver certification deliverables.
Familiarity with ARP4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards
Experience in requirements management tools such as Polarion, Doors, Requiem etc.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Previous system development, design, manufacturing, or flight test experience

Desired:

Experience with an aircraft or UAM development program from conceptual design through certification

Who you are:

You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
You are a positive team player

We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, communication allowance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as flight lessons, wellness allowances, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, and much more.

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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