Wisk
urban mobility
SeniorSystemsEngineer
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“Senior Systems Engineer at Wisk. Skills: Systems Engineering, Ground Control Station, Airborne Communications Systems, requirements verification, HW/SW testing, debugging, aviation documentation standards. delivering high quality Systems Engineering artifacts for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. participate in design and implementation of safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems related to the Ground Control Station and Airborne Communications Syst”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure all aspects of the Flight Test Ground Control Station and Airborne Comms hardware and software are developed and maintained in support of the Wisk Gen 6 flight test campaign; defining systems required to communicate with our aircraft; deliver C2-link airborne avionics software and ground infrastructure; responsible for the collection and distribution of data between our aircraft and ground systems; define the systems which support integration and test of the Flight Test Ground Control software required for the flight test campaign
Industry & Context.
achieve the most efficient and optimized safety critical systems architectural solutions
10% of travel, hybrid work opportunity, working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS in CS, AE, ME, EE, or equivalent, 5 years of relevant experience, worked in aircraft, avionics, autonomous vehicles or remotely piloted aircraft field, familiar with using python, VSCode, Docker, Polarion, applied understanding in aviation documentation standards and the ability to produce high-quality, compliant manuals, CONOPS, and test documentation, experience reading and understanding ICDs, experienced in requirements verification and HW/SW testing and debugging, ability to read schematics and perform basic hardware debugging, hands-on experience defining system requirements to customer release, applied understanding of the agile development process, familiar with FAA certified systems on prior programs/project
Nice to Have
familiarity with ARP4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX. 1309, or similar standards
What You'll Do.
delivering high quality Systems Engineering artifacts for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
participate in design and implementation of safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems related to the Ground Control Station and Airborne Communications Systems
Support the system requirements development
and testing/verification efforts for all GCS Products
define and document the technical solution and integration efforts with other projects and external partners including the flight test team and aircraft software development team
Support and contribute to a high performing Systems Engineering team to develop functions
integrate between system interfaces and develop process strategy
Review safety critical system integration activities based on today's best system engineering practices
lessons learned and guidelines
Support a team that will support the multiple trade studies needed to achieve the most efficient and optimized safety critical systems architectural solutions that meet performance
power and safety requirements as applicable from the FAA/EASA regulations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
integration efforts with other projects and external partners including the flight test team and aircraft software development team; contribute to a high performing Systems Engineering team; Support a team that will support the multiple trade studies
Full Job Description
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 Senior Systems Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Systems Engineer focused on our Ground Control Station at Wisk is to ensure all aspects of the Flight Test Ground Control Station and Airborne Comms hardware and software are developed and maintained in support of the Wisk Gen 6 flight test campaign. You will be part of the Avionics team that is responsible for the overall development and integration of the avionics on the Gen 6 aircraft. In this role you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on aviation by designing and developing systems for an autonomous passenger carrying eVTOL service by defining systems required to communicate with our aircraft, deliver C2-link airborne avionics software and ground infrastructure and be responsible for the collection and distribution of data between our aircraft and ground systems. You will also define the systems which support integration and test of the Flight Test Ground Control software required for the flight test campaign. 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. Responsibilities * Responsible for delivering high quality Systems Engineering artifacts for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. * You will participate in design and implementation of safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems related to the Ground Control Station and Airborne Communications Systems * Support the system requireme
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