Systems Engineer - Integrated Flight Controls

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!

Why we need you

• We are looking for a Systems Engineer focused on Vehicle Management Systems to join our team. The goal of a Vehicle Management System is to host and integrate the most critical functions supporting system automation, motion control and health status of the vehicle during all the phases of the mission. We work with a team of systems engineers and integrators to deliver a product complaint to a reliable and safe operation.
• You will contribute to the functional, logical and physical architecture design and integration, by supporting the full product life cycle, from concept to detailed design, integration and verification. You will contribute to requirement and design documents, support trades and manage interfaces, among other System Engineering deliverables. 
• The successful candidate has experience with fly-by-wire flight controls or other safe critical control systems. The candidate should be proactive, self-motivated, able to work in ambiguous situations, and have good prioritization skills. 

What you will do

• You will support and contribute to a high performing Systems Engineering team to develop functions, architecture, requirements, integrate between system interfaces, and develop process strategy, responsible for delivering high quality Systems Engineering artifacts for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• You will review safety critical system integration activities based on today's best system engineering practices, lessons learned and guidelines.
• You will support multiple trade studies needed to achieve the most efficient and optimized safety critical systems architectural solutions that meet performance, size, weight, power and safety requirements as applicable from the FAA/EASA regulations.
• You will support the system requirements development and validation efforts for the Vehicle Management System IPT.
• You will support MBSE deliverables utilizing SysML and Cameo, in addition to traditional systems engineering activities.
• You will exemplify the culture, mission, values, vision and quality policy of the organization, while supporting the team with technical guidance and mentorship.

What you have done

• B.S. in engineering and 2 years experience in control systems development
• Hands on experience in development and decomposition of requirements, developing and allocating functions, and interfacing with certification and systems safety teams to deliver certification deliverables. 
• Experience with ARP4754, ARP4761 
• Familiarity with DO-160, DO-178, DO-254
• Experience in requirements management tools such as Polarion, Doors, Requiem etc. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Desired

• Experience with an aircraft or UAM development program
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as Part 23/25, Part 33, and Part 35, ARP4754A, MBSE

Who you are

• You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
• You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
• You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
• You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
• You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
• You are a positive team player

We are headquartered in Mountain View, CA, and have a satellite office in Atlanta, GA. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100% of employee premium), flexible time off, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as flight lessons, gym membership subsidies, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, IP bonus program, and many more.
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