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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 Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to join our Propulsion Test Team in the Propulsion IPT, responsible for developing, building, and deploying critical test rigs for aircraft electric motor development. Propulsion Test is a multi‑disciplinary team with exposure to mechanical, electrical, controls, and data analysis, supporting verification, validation, and acceptance testing. In this role you will collaborate with teams across the organization to identify necessary test infrastructure for propulsion system development. You will leverage internal and external resources to conceptualize, design, analyze, and build test rigs for HV controllers, electric motors, and propellers. You will work in a laboratory environment, splitting time between desk work and shop floor builds. As a staff level engineer, you will lead design projects, test campaigns, and mentor junior teammates. This is an onsite opportunity at our Fremont, CA office. What You Will Do
Work closely with Systems, Certification, and Design to understand and draft requirements for short and long term test infrastructure needs Leverage design and MCAD/ECAD experience to create 3D models and drawings for static and dynamic components, harnessing, and fixtures Analyze test rig designs for mechanical (stress, stiffness, thermal) and electrical (safety, grounding, EMC) attributes and optimize for test Create detailed, release‑ready documentation for systems architectures, MBOM/EBOM, and test procedures Assist in planning, commissioning, and executing test campaigns for subsystem/system/aircraft level efforts Process, visualize, and analyze test data using Matlab or Python Design measurement and control flows in LabVIEW Be proactive in creating a safe work environment, addressing safety concerns and promoting an accountable safety culture Requirements
B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Aero) with at least 8 years of experience in the integration, design, and test of electric propulsion systems in a startup or advanced technical environment Experience in the Aerospace/Automotive/Robotics industries, with a focus on lab‑based testing in controller test beds, dynamometers, wind tunnels, and motor stands Firm grasp of test processes and best practices and the different methods of testing from a systems aspect (verification/validation/production) Hands‑on experience working in a laboratory environment, utilizing hand and machine tools to fabricate parts Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (NX preferred) and FEM (Simcenter preferred), and exposure to manufacturing methods, drawing standards, and GD&T Expertise and ability to communicate at a design level in one or more areas: vibration, fluids, thermal, static structural, signals analysis, controls, EMI/EMC Desired
Direct experience with electric aviation development and/or FAA type certification, including conformity or certification testing Experience in LabVIEW RT, monitor/control, and communication protocols (MODBUS, SCPI, RS). Bonus points if expert level user around FPGA builds, git repository ownership, and revision/release control Experience working with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project) Compensation And Benefits
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, long‑term incentive, 401(k), health benefits, and more. Pay range: $156,000 – $170,000 per year, depending on location and experience. Satellite benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 9 off‑Friday scheduling for full‑time employees, flexible vacation, 11 company holidays, 401(k) plan with 50% matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, education assistance, free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more. Job Type: Full‑time Location: Fremont, CA Pay Range: $156,000 – $170,000 per year 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 it 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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Staff Propulsion Test Engineer
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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 Staff Propulsion Test Engineer to join our Propulsion Test Team in the Propulsion IPT, responsible for developing, building, and deploying critical test rigs for aircraft electric motor development. Propulsion Test is a multi‑disciplinary team with exposure to mechanical, electrical, controls, and data analysis, supporting verification, validation, and acceptance testing. In this role you will collaborate with teams across the organization to identify necessary test infrastructure for propulsion system development. You will leverage internal and external resources to conceptualize, design, analyze, and build test rigs for HV controllers, electric motors, and propellers. You will work in a laboratory environment, splitting time between desk work and shop floor builds. As a staff level engineer, you will lead design projects, test campaigns, and mentor junior teammates. This is an onsite opportunity at our Fremont, CA office. What You Will Do
Work closely with Systems, Certification, and Design to understand and draft requirements for short and long term test infrastructure needs Leverage design and MCAD/ECAD experience to create 3D models and drawings for static and dynamic components, harnessing, and fixtures Analyze test rig designs for mechanical (stress, stiffness, thermal) and electrical (safety, grounding, EMC) attributes and optimize for test Create detailed, release‑ready documentation for systems architectures, MBOM/EBOM, and test procedures Assist in planning, commissioning, and executing test campaigns for subsystem/system/aircraft level efforts Process, visualize, and analyze test data using Matlab or Python Design measurement and control flows in LabVIEW Be proactive in creating a safe work environment, addressing safety concerns and promoting an accountable safety culture Requirements
B.S. in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical/Aero) with at least 8 years of experience in the integration, design, and test of electric propulsion systems in a startup or advanced technical environment Experience in the Aerospace/Automotive/Robotics industries, with a focus on lab‑based testing in controller test beds, dynamometers, wind tunnels, and motor stands Firm grasp of test processes and best practices and the different methods of testing from a systems aspect (verification/validation/production) Hands‑on experience working in a laboratory environment, utilizing hand and machine tools to fabricate parts Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD (NX preferred) and FEM (Simcenter preferred), and exposure to manufacturing methods, drawing standards, and GD&T Expertise and ability to communicate at a design level in one or more areas: vibration, fluids, thermal, static structural, signals analysis, controls, EMI/EMC Desired
Direct experience with electric aviation development and/or FAA type certification, including conformity or certification testing Experience in LabVIEW RT, monitor/control, and communication protocols (MODBUS, SCPI, RS). Bonus points if expert level user around FPGA builds, git repository ownership, and revision/release control Experience working with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project) Compensation And Benefits
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, long‑term incentive, 401(k), health benefits, and more. Pay range: $156,000 – $170,000 per year, depending on location and experience. Satellite benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 9 off‑Friday scheduling for full‑time employees, flexible vacation, 11 company holidays, 401(k) plan with 50% matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, education assistance, free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more. Job Type: Full‑time Location: Fremont, CA Pay Range: $156,000 – $170,000 per year 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 it 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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