Staff Metallics Materials & Process 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 seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Metallics Materials & Process Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in  metallic materials, coatings, and surface finishes for aircraft components for Wisk’s next generation aircraft. This role is critical for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of our aircraft components and systems. The metallurgist will be responsible for metallic materials selection, failure analysis, process development, and quality control, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and research and development teams.

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. 

What you will do: 

• Serve as the M&P lead for metallic material selection and processes for aluminum, steel, titanium, and other alloys 

• Review and advise on metallic part and assembly drawings

• Provide design guidelines for corrosion prevention

• Author & support material & process specifications, test plans, test reports, and design guides

• Support Wisk Production through non-conformance dispositions, failure analysis, root cause investigations, and correct active recommendations

• Support evaluation and auditing of metallic part suppliers

Requirements

• Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related 

• Strong knowledge of aerospace alloys, their usage and application, including machining and forming processes, and heat treatment

• Strong knowledge of corrosion types, causes and corrosion control processes and procedures, such as chemical conversion, anodizing, and primer/topcoat application to metallic and/or metallic/composite assemblies

• Working knowledge of MMPDS and its usage

• Experience with mechanical fastening systems, requirements, design considerations, structural sizing, and analysis techniques

• Experience developing test plans, specifications, and qualifications of metallic materials and processes

• Experience supporting manufacturing environment, including disposition of hardware non-conformances

• Background in metallurgy, metallographic evaluation, fracture mechanics, failure analysis techniques and non-destructive testing (NDT) methods

• Familiar with FAA regulations, Industry Standards (ASTM’s, AMS, Mil Specs) 

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: 169,000 - 199,000 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.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage  individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider  every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

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 incl