Staff Battery Test 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 Battery Test Engineer to join the Test Team and support the Energy Storage & Power Systems Integrated Product Team  (IPT). You will own the design verification and certification testing of our next generation Electrical VTOL aircraft battery system.  

Why we need you:

• You will develop tests for the item level, such as Lithium Ion battery cells, as well as the full battery pack with several modules and the battery management system. You will be responsible for creating test fixtures from concept to full working rigs, developing and executing test procedures and providing feedback to the design team. The successful candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, hands-on and follow best safety practices. 

What you will do:

• Lead battery performance, thermal, and destructive test campaigns
• Work closely with mechanical and electrical engineers to develop test requirements and test plans 
• Review schematics and datasheets of various electrical components and hardware on the battery pack from internal teams and external vendors
• Design, procure and fabricate test fixtures, harnesses and jigs 
• Select and integrate transducers and data acquisition devices into test setups
• Automate test execution and data collection to ease operation and increase safety
• Execute tests with our internal lab equipment or go to external labs
• Analyze test data and communicate results to stakeholders through detailed test reports and presentations
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software issues during testing
• Maintain and organize the internal lab
• Ensure and improve safety protocols

What you have done:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree
• 6+ years of relevant work experience
• 3+ years of relevant battery experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience writing test plans and reports for verification activities showing traceability to requirements
• Designing and setting up tests for entirely new hardware
• Proficiency with CAD software (NX, Solidworks)
• Experience with data acquisition devices and transducers
• Experience with MATLAB, Python or Labview
• Hands on experience building prototypes and running tests 

Desired:

• Familiarity with aviation test standards including DO-311, DO-160 and MIL-810
• Experience developing scripts for cell or battery cyclers (Python preferred)
• Experience with battery thermal runaway testing
• Experience working with various test lab environments and dealing with outside vendors
• Experience working with high voltage electrical systems 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment 
• Experience with cooling systems 

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
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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 our employees in the workplace, as a condition of employment, we require that employees  are fully-vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccination against COVID-19 as permitted by law. Exceptions/accommodations are considered for employees with disabilities or sincerely-held religious beliefs, practices, or observances that prevent them from being vaccinated against COVID-19.
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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