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 Test Engineering Intern to join our team for summer 2025. The goal of a flight test engineering intern at Wisk is to support flight test operations. You will be part of the Flight Test and Operations team that is responsible for safe, efficient, and effective flight testing of our Gen6 aircraft.

Responsibilities:

As part of the Flight Test and Operations organization you will act as a flight test engineering intern for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
You will take part in supporting flight test safety analysis, planning, process documentation updates, and execution
You will help support troubleshooting activities ranging from ground support equipment to system integration
You will become familiar with preparing ground control stations and flight test instrumentation for test execution.

Requirements:

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
Pursuing degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
Prefer private pilot training/license, part 107 license, or small UAS experience

Hourly rate will be $25 USD an hour.

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

Eligibility Requirements For US

Must be able to work on-site in Hollister, 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.

Flight Test Engineering Intern

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