Composite Design Engineer

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 Composite Design Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Composite Design Engineer at Wisk is to ensure that you use your technical acumen to drive program/technical decisions and objectives. You will be part of the Structures Interior IPT team team that is responsible for the aircraft structural configuration. 

In this role as part of the Structures IPT organization, you will act as a composite design engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. The successful candidate is respected in the aerospace engineering community as a knowledgeable and experienced designer who has direct hands-on experience developing and building type certified aircraft, from initial concept through to type design. 

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 Structures IPT organization, and deployed in an Structures Development you will act as a Composite Designer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market 
• You will support The Manager / Lead of IPT work pack for the design of the Aircraft Structure and Systems Installation. 
• In some areas, you will be working closely with Supporting Engineering IPT WPs in the resolution of any cross WP integration issues 
• As a Composite Design Engineer, you will help prepare, provide, and present progress reports together with supporting action plans to the applicable Integrated Product Team reviews 

Requirements:

• You hold a University Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• Classwork in composite laminate design.
• Working knowledge in Fibre sim.
• Understanding of metallic design.
• You possess a good understanding of all facets of systems/structures definition, integration, safety and certification processes 
• This role may require some level of travel 

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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