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 Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) Test Engineer to join the Systems Test Team and support the Aircraft and Onboard Autonomy Systems Integrated Product Team (IPT). You will develop HIL test stations for Wisk Generation 6 Avionics and Aircraft Systems. You will be responsible for creating the physical test station and the associated test software tools & infrastructure.

Why we need you:

• You will develop an automated test environment that will be used across the different system HIL test stations and Wisk Gen 6 Iron Bird. You will work closely with the Software Verification and Simulation teams to develop common tools and processes. You will bridge the gap between software, hardware and simulation to ensure everything integrates properly.
• The successful candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, hands-on and a driver for best safety practices. 

• Lead the development of HIL test stations for different aircraft systems and support the Iron Bird design with internal and external stakeholders
• Work with the avionics, electrical, software and simulation engineers to develop requirements for the test station and its environment 
• Setup Data Acquisition Systems (DAQs) and real-time test software 
• Source and coordinate external suppliers
• Write test specification, operation manual and test procedures
• Design, procure and fabricate test station and harnesses
• Design Network architecture for the HIL test stations 
• Establish traceability using requirement management tools and version control
• Develop CI/CD pipeline and common software test framework for the different HIL test stations
• Develop test scripts
• Automate test execution, data collection and post-processing to increase test cadence and reporting, ease operation and increase safety
• Maintain HIL test stations, configuration management, calibration log and upgrade them with the latest hardware and software versions
• Ensure and improve safety protocols.

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, or related engineering degree
• 5 years of relevant work experience
• 3 years of HIL and certification test experience
• Experience developing conforming test assets for hardware and software certification
• Experience testing embedded software
• Proficient with National Instrument (NI) tools and hardware (Veristand, Labview, PXI)
• Proficient with Serial Protocols (RS485, RS422), Ethernet UDP, ARINC (A429)
• Excellent Python and/or C software scripting skills 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge of power electronics, battery management systems and/or avionics systems
• Strong fundamentals and hands-on experience in analog and/or power electronics design
• Experience interpreting PCB Schematics, Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and component datasheets 
• Experience using oscilloscopes, multimeters as well as tools such as CANalyzer and National Instruments hardware.
• Familiarity with Linux 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment. 

• 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 federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state 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.