Internship

Battery Algorithm Engineer Intern

Updated on 3/14/2025

Wisk

Wisk

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric air taxis

Compensation Overview

$25Hourly

No H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

Must be able to work on-site in Mountain View, CA. Relocation or housing will not be provided.

Category
Propulsion
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
MATLAB
Simulink
C/C++
Requirements
  • Must be currently pursuing a masters or PhD degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2028
  • Knowledge of battery chemistries such as LFP and NMC
  • Experience with battery management systems and EV powertrain
  • Experience with battery modeling including equipment circuit model and physical based model
  • Experienced with model-based software design and development tools
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or/and C/C++
Responsibilities
  • As part of the (ESPS) organization, you will act as a (Battery Algorithm Engineer Intern) for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
  • You will take part in (the development of Energy Storage and Power System modeling and algorithm for both offline and online solutions)
  • You will help support problem solving activities (including battery modeling verification, improvement)
  • You will take part (Battery management algorithm development, verification and prototyping)

Wisk Aero develops autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at transforming urban transportation by introducing air taxis. Their eVTOL aircraft, such as Wisk and Cora, are designed to be safe, sustainable, and accessible, meeting high aviation safety standards. Wisk Aero differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on both the manufacturing of eVTOL aircraft and providing air taxi services directly to consumers, as well as partnering with cities and businesses to enhance existing transportation systems. The company's goal is to improve mobility and reduce travel time for urban commuters, making air travel a practical option for everyday transportation.

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

  • Growing public acceptance of autonomous vehicles boosts demand for Wisk's air taxis.
  • Advanced battery technologies improve eVTOL range and efficiency, benefiting Wisk's offerings.
  • Increased investment in urban air mobility infrastructure supports Wisk's expansion plans.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation threatens Wisk's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles may delay Wisk's autonomous aircraft deployment plans.
  • Public skepticism about autonomous flying vehicles could hinder Wisk's consumer adoption.

What makes Wisk unique

  • Wisk focuses on autonomous eVTOL aircraft, setting it apart in urban air mobility.
  • Partnerships with companies like SkyGrid enhance Wisk's airspace integration capabilities.
  • Wisk's acquisition of Verocel boosts its software safety for autonomous flight systems.

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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

Statesman
Mar 7th, 2025
Wisk, Boeing showcase autonomous air taxis ahead of SXSW 2025, hope to launch in Texas

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.

Aviacionline
Jan 1st, 2025
Wisk Aero unveils its new eVTOL

Advanced air mobility (AAM) solutions developer Wisk Aero unveiled its Gen 6, or sixth-generation, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Australian Flying
Nov 21st, 2024
Wisk Aero signs Strategic Agreement with Archerfield

Wisk Aero signs strategic agreement with Archerfield.

FlightGlobal
Oct 15th, 2024
Wisk furthers pursuit of self-flying air taxi network in Australia

US autonomous air taxi developer Wisk Aero has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airservices Australia aimed at safely incorporating its in-development, self-flying Gen 6 aircraft into Australian airspace.

Finimize
Jul 23rd, 2024
Boeing's Wisk Aero Aims For Pilotless Air-Taxis By Decade's End

Boeing-owned Wisk Aero is eyeing the skies with plans to launch its pilotless air-taxi service by the end of the decade.