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Electrical Engineer

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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 an Electrical Engineer to join our team. The goal of an Electrical Engineer at Wisk is to design safe and reliable high power and control electronics for the aircraft’s propulsion system. You will be part of the Motor Controller team in the Powertrain IPT (integrated product team).
This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.
What You Will Do

As part of the Propulsion IPT organization and deployed in the Motor Controller Hardware Team you will be focused on supporting design and development of low-voltage and high-voltage designs within a high voltage inverter.
You will support testing of electronics hardware, electric motor testing on a dyno, propeller test stand, and also on an aircraft.
You will participate in all aspects of product lifecycle development including but not limited to: design support, multi-functional team coordination, deployment of design into product lifecycle management (PLM) software, design verification testing, standardized documentation, requirements verification, and troubleshooting of issues during experimentation.
You will regularly coordinate with teams outside of the Motor Controller Team (mechanical, thermal, flight bus, systems, safety) and design to requirements as needed to meet goals of other IPTs.
You will help conceptualize designs that optimize the weight and power density of the propulsion unit.

Requirements

B.S. Electrical Engineering, or comparable degree with a strong academic background with coursework and projects or equivalent professional experience in embedded systems, electronics, and electric vehicle design.
2 years of experience with a BS degree is required.
Proficiency in CAD and simulation software for electrical design (Altium, LTSpice, Mathworks, Simulink, PLECS, etc).
Developed projects in programming environments that contributed to electronic designs. (MATLAB, Python, C, C++, …).
Experience simulating/designing/building electronic circuits.
Hands-on experience with test equipment and soldering.
A good grasp of analog and digital hardware development and validation techniques.
Experience in troubleshooting hardware issues during the testing phase of integrated designs.
Experience with 10kW+ AC to DC, DC to DC or DC to AC power electronic systems.
Familiarity with motors and motor control algorithms.
Experience writing and executing test procedures for design validation and qualification.
Proficiency in hardware failure investigations, design trade-off analysis, and technical procedure documentation.
Ability to write GUIs in Python or Labview

Compensation And Benefits
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay range the company expects to pay: $110,750 - $130,295 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
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.
Wisk HQ is 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, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.
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.

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