Aircraft Systems Test and Verification Manager

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 Systems Verification Manager to drive verification activities for the Aircraft IPT. You will own the design verification and certification testing of our next generation autonomous aircraft systems. 

Why we need you:

• You will manage a team of System test engineers in support of integration test and verification activities with the objective of certifying eVTOL Autonomous aircraft. You will be responsible for the development and execution of verification strategy for the aircraft, coordinating with various multidisciplinary integrated product teams (IPT). The successful candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, hands-on and follow best safety practices. 

What you will do:

• Lead, grow, and develop a small team of system test engineering professionals specializing in testing and verifying highly complex integrated systems, such as Aircraft and Unpiloted Airborne Systems
• Work with leadership and technical teams to ensure systems verification activities are integrated into product development plans
• Enable your team to create, manage, and trace verification artifacts 
• Enable your team to develop verification plans and manage their execution
• Build a strategy for the continued development and growth of the team and its members
• Enable your team to work closely with the electrical, software and simulation engineers to develop test requirements and test plans, and lead the test execution activities on various test assets
• Enable your team to establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control
• Your team will be responsible for analysis of test data and trace failures to correct subsystems and work with cross functional development teams to identify the root cause and support resolution

What you have done:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree
• 6+ years of relevant work experience in support of Test and Verification activities of Aerospace systems
• 3+ years of Hardware/Software in Loop test experience
• Demonstrated experience in a Managerial role
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Hands on development of test systems.  
• Experience in developing Test artifacts, establishing compliance to ARP4754

Desired:

• Flight Test experience
• Knowledge of power electronics and/or avionics systems
• Knowledge of battery management and charging
• Strong fundamentals and hands-on experience in analog and/or power electronics design
• Familiarity with several communication protocols such as CAN, serial and ethernet 
• Experience interpreting PCB Schematics and component datasheets 
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters as well as tools such as CANalyzer and National Instruments hardware. 
• Experience working with high voltage electrical systems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment. 

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

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, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible 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, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.
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 fe