HCI/HMI Engineer, Fleet Operations Center

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!
The Human Factors team is focused on applying human factors concepts into the design of state-of-the-art ground control stations that will allow for safe and efficient supervision of the Cora air taxis from the ground. This is a team of creative trailblazers that will play a critical role in turning the dream of commercial autonomous flights into reality. 
As a HCI/HMI engineer you will work closely with UX/UI and systems engineers to develop interfaces for Wisk’s operators. You will “translate” human factors concepts into technical software requirements and support system tests. We are looking for someone who is familiar with displays used for aviation applications and someone who can speak to both users and system engineering needs. We are also looking for a highly motivated and proactive individual, who can learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of operators’ displays and control hardware in collaboration with UX/UI, product, pilots, systems engineers and software engineers.
• Participate in hardware and Software discussions and reviews, and evaluate human capabilities and impacts of the system environment on the pilots.
• Apply human factors principles, methodologies, and technologies to the design of the interfaces.
• Plan, execute and analyze tests, and communicate recommended changes in an iterative fashion across teams.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field.
• Deep understanding of principles of display design.
• Experience designing and certifying flight guidance system interfaces compliant with FARs 25.1301, 25.1309 and 25.1329. 
• Working knowledge of recent display design publications in the aviation industry (FAA, NASA, etc.).
• Working knowledge of FAA Aircraft Certification Service Human Factors Regulations, Policies and Guidance.
• Experience working with common design tools.
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with ability to present data and explain results to leadership and peers.

Desired

• Graduate degree or PhD in software engineering or human factors engineering.
• Experience developing certification, test and analysis plans, conducting testing, analyzing data and writing reports demonstrating compliance with Crew Workload and Minimum Flight Crew Regulations - 23.1523 and 25.1523.

We are 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 (company pays 100% of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), 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, gym membership subsidies, snacks, drinks, fruits, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and many more.
In order to protect the health and safety of all Wisk employees in the workplace, we are requiring that all employees receive an FDA-authorized vaccination against COVID-19 prior to physically returning to Wisk’s U.S. offices. Exceptions/accommodations are considered for employees with disabilities or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from being vaccinated against COVID-19.
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