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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 seeking a visionary Battery Control & Algorithm Lead to join our elite team. In this pivotal role, you will empower and guide a group of engineers, spearheading the charge for Energy Storage & Power System (ESPS) Control, Algorithm, Modeling, and Simulation. You will be an indispensable part of the ESPS team, entrusted with the responsibility of delivering complete, end-to-end control and algorithm solutions for the battery, power distribution, BMS, and charging systems that will power the groundbreaking Wisk Gen 6 autonomous aircraft. This is your chance to electrify the skies and redefine what's possible— Come join us!

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:

• Lead and inspire a team of algorithm, control engineers in the full lifecycle development, review, and verification of cutting-edge energy storage and power systems, BMS, power distribution, charging, and power conversion.

• Serve as the foremost technical authority, providing domain guidance on critical areas such as control state machines, advanced state estimation, SOX estimation, and high-efficiency fast-charge algorithms, etc for safety critical applications

• Drive the development of BMS control features including but not limited to power modeling, contactor controls, fault management, diagnostic, prognostic, etc

• Orchestrate comprehensive simulation efforts in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, leveraging MIL, HIL, and data analysis to rigorously assess and optimize system performance.

• Champion seamless collaboration with diverse product teams, delivering robust and innovative offline and real-time solutions that power our autonomous aircraft.

• Strategically guide the team's endeavors by defining key goals, establishing clear deliverables, and ensuring flawless execution.

• Play a crucial role in supporting certification processes at both the aircraft and Energy Storage & Power System (ESPS) levels, ensuring compliance with the highest industry standards.

Requirements:

• Master or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience with battery algorithm, modeling and control design

• Strong knowledge in control system analysis and estimation algorithm design

• Simulation dynamic models of electrical systems

• Experience with BMS algorithm integration and validation

• Experience with both prototype and production battery and power system programs

• Coding skills in MATLAB, Python, C and C++

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

• Model-Based development experience

Desired:

• 2+ years experience in leading the algorithm, control development for program and 2+ years’ management experience

• Aviation or Automotive industry experience

• Experience with electrical powertrain systems

• Experience with DO-331,DO-311A, DO-178C, DO-254, etc

• Knowledge of FAA, EASA regulation and guidance

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: $249,648 - $293,704 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.

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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.

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