Staff Electrical Engineer, BMS

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!

Join the Future of Autonomous Flight at Wisk Aero!

Are you ready to design the core power systems for the next generation of autonomous aviation? Wisk Aero is pioneering Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and we're seeking a visionary Staff Hardware BMS Electrical Engineer to join our Energy Storage and Power Distribution System (ESPS) Integrated Product Team (IPT). This is more than a job—it's a chance to architect the electronic heart of our Gen 6 eVTOL aircraft, ensuring the highest standards of safety and performance.

What You'll Build

As a key member of the Battery Management System (BMS) team, you will be directly responsible for the design, development, and certification of the cutting-edge electronic assemblies that control and monitor our high and low-voltage battery systems, power distribution, and circuit protections. Your work is fundamental to the safety and success of our autonomous aircraft.

Key Responsibilities & Impact

• Lead Design & Architecture: Drive the design and development of critical Battery Management System hardware components for our Gen 6 aircraft.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Systems, Mechanical, Test, and Safety engineering teams to ensure a robust, integrated, and safe design from concept through implementation.

• High-Stakes Problem Solving: Leverage your hands-on expertise to solve complex, safety-critical system challenges in design, integration, and rigorous testing.

• Lifecycle Management: Plan and execute the design lifecycle, coordinating design, verification, and procurement to ensure on-schedule delivery for our groundbreaking aircraft.

• Strategic & Mentorship Role: Contribute to architectural decisions, lead design reviews, define technical requirements, assist in strategic outsourcing, and participate in shaping the future of the team through new-hire interviews.

• Certification Excellence: Support essential documentation and verification efforts crucial for the successful certification of the Gen 6 aircraft.

What You'll Bring

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an M.S. with 6 years of experience.

• Proven background in the aerospace or automotive industries, specializing in high-reliability, safety-critical systems.

• Deep BMS Mastery: Applied expertise in Battery Management Systems, High Voltage (HV) systems, and both analog and digital electronics.

• PCB/PCBA Design Proficiency: Extensive experience with PCBA design tools for schematic capture and layout, preferably with the Altium design suite.

• Embedded Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience implementing microprocessor, microcontrollers, and FPGAs at the hardware, software, and firmware levels.

• Solid understanding of embedded systems concepts, including interconnect, sensor, and power conversion board design.

• Bonus Experience: Familiarity with rigorous aerospace development, verification, and documentation standards such as DO-254 and DO-160G.

Additional Details 

• A Unique Challenge: Work on a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market.

• Onsite Work: This role will be an onsite (5 days a week) position in our Mountain View Headquarter

Travel: This role involves up to 25% travel, supporting integration and testing efforts.

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $173,069 - $203,610 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

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.

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