Internship

Maintenance Engineering Intern

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Wisk

Wisk

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous electric air taxis

Automotive & Transportation
Energy
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$25Hourly

No H1B Sponsorship

Mountain View, CA, USA

Must work on-site in Mountain View, CA; no relocation or housing provided.

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
  • Engineering B.S. student, senior level
  • You have worked on other mechanical or electrical projects
  • You have hands-on experience on maintenance or design or testing.
  • You have a strong and applied understanding in processes.
  • You have familiarity with Basic Statistics
  • 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.
  • 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)
Responsibilities
  • As part of the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) organization, and deployed in a Maintenance engineering and publications team you will act as a maintenance engineering and publications for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
  • You will take part in influencing design aspects to optimize maintainability and product services.
  • You will support maintainability and product services activities.
  • You will help support problem solving activities related to maintainability.
  • You will help coordinate and execute migration of maintainability assessment and forecast to Relyence software.
  • You will take part in maintainability reviews and interface discussions.
  • In some areas, you will be working closely with engineering, reliability and airline.
  • As a maintenance engineering and publications intern, you will help create reports and processes related to maintainability and product services
  • As part of reliability engineering, you will help analyze one or more sub-subsystems by investigating their failure modes and corresponding effects.
  • You will also investigate potential causes of failures and recommend mitigations
  • You will occasionally work with suppliers to obtain and review failure mode analysis
  • You will review test plans, monitor testing and summarize test results
  • You may perform test data mining to investigate patterns in failure data

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, offering air taxi services, and forming partnerships to integrate their technology into existing transportation 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 for everyday travel.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$437.7M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

19%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in urban air mobility boosts investment and partnerships for Wisk.
  • FAA's regulatory advancements could accelerate Wisk's autonomous aircraft certification.
  • Development of vertiport infrastructure supports Wisk's expansion in urban landscapes.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation threatens Wisk's market share.
  • Regulatory hurdles in various countries may delay Wisk's deployment timelines.
  • Public skepticism about autonomous air taxis could hinder Wisk's consumer adoption.

What makes Wisk unique

  • Wisk focuses on autonomous eVTOL aircraft, setting it apart in urban air mobility.
  • The company has conducted over 1750 test flights, showcasing its commitment to safety.
  • Wisk's acquisition of Verocel enhances its software safety for self-flying eVTOLs.

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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