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Staff Prototype Mechanical Design Engineer

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In-Office
Mountain View, CA, USA
148K-186K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Mountain View, CA, USA
148K-186K Annually
Senior level
Design, test, and analyze mechanical and electromechanical components for powertrain technologies in aircraft. Validate designs using simulations and first principles techniques while managing component weights.
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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 hands on, multi-faceted Senior to Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. You will be part of the Powertrain and Propulsion R&D team that evaluates and tests novel powertrain technologies for Wisk aircrafts

Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Mountain View location

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and test mechanical and electromechanical components and structures

  • Create, run, and post-process basic stress and thermal analysis simulations

  • Create and release 2D mechanical design drawings

  • Perform analysis using first principles techniques to validate mechanical and thermal aspects of the design

  • Make design considerations for mass optimization, structural integrity, thermal considerations, and risk mitigation

  • Manage and track CGs and weights for components installed on an aircraft

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering

  • 8+ years of relevant work experience in Mechanical Engineering

  • 2+ years of testing experience

  • Advanced understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, structural mechanics, etc.)

  • Familiarity with CAD software such as Siemens NX (preferred), SolidWorks, etc.

  • Familiarity with Matlab or Python for data regression

  • Familiarity with drafting standards, including GD&T, and ability to interpret or create engineering drawings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $148,000 - $186,000 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.

To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial 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

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

Top Skills

Cad
Matlab
Mechanical Engineering
Python
Siemens Nx
Solidworks
HQ

Wisk Mountain View, California, USA Office

2700 Broderick Way, Mountain View, CA, United States, 94043

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