Enterprise Architect

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 Enterprise Architect to join our team. The goal of an Enterprise Architect at Wisk is to define and implement an enterprise systems and data strategy well aligned with our business goals. You will be part of the Information Technology team that leads and drives transformational change across Enterprise Systems and will work closely with our Engineering organization.

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. 

In this role you will own the architecture of our enterprise systems end-to-end. You will focus on understanding business requirements by engaging with key stakeholders, performing architecture-level trade studies, and defining and implementing enterprise system architectures. The scope of your analysis will include systems, data management, workflows, integrations, and data analytics. 

What you will do:

• You will lead the creation and implementation of a comprehensive enterprise systems and data strategy, including top-level enterprise systems architecture, data quality standards, data governance policies, data access controls, and data retention guidelines.
• You will develop a roadmap for the implementation of the enterprise systems and data strategy (including data analytics).
• You will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements for the enterprise systems and data architecture.
• You will design and implement system and data architectures, performing architecture-level tradeoff studies regarding master data management and integrations between ERP, PLM, MES, and other enterprise systems.
• You will participate in the selection and configuration of enterprise systems.
• You will establish and maintain data governance practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance with regulations.
• You will design and build efficient data models to represent the organization's data, including defining relationships between entities and attributes. 
• You will evaluate, select and implement appropriate data management technologies and tools to support the data architecture.
• You will evaluate, select and implement appropriate data analytics technologies.
• You will evaluate and implement AI and ML technologies when they have a tangible benefit on the business. 
• You will work as a technical coordinator between Wisk and its enterprise systems vendors in implementing the defined architecture.
• You will look for opportunities to continuously improve the enterprise systems and data strategy, prioritize and integrate these improvements in the roadmap, and execute on them in a timely manner. 
• You will help support problem solving activities driving efficiencies in our business and system processes

Requirements:

• You have a BS in Computer Science or MIS, with 12 years of experience or Masters with 8 years of experience
• You have worked in the Aerospace industry or similar regulated industries with internal manufacturing.
• You have hands-on experience working with Enterprise systems such as ERP, PLM, MES. Specific experience with Siemens tool (Teamcenter, Opcenter) is desirable. 
• You have experience working with ITAR and License Required environments
• You have a strong understanding of data models and database architectures
• You have a broad understanding of enterprise security and how to build systems that are robust and secure
• You have in-depth experience in data analytics, and are up to date on the latest trends in AI and ML and how they can be converted into tangible benefits for the business. 
• You are able to work across diverse teams and bring together ideas into solutions. 

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.

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