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!

The goal of System Safety & Reliability intern is to accurately assess risk to inform decision-making which results in an appropriate level of safety. In support of the airworthiness effort, the System Safety Engineer works alongside design engineers across all disciplines (mechanical, electrical, structural, software, controls, systems, aerodynamics, flight test, manufacturing) to identify, quantify and identify risks associated with the functions of the aircraft and support systems. The System Safety Engineer employs qualitative and quantitative risk assessment methods to determine the likelihood and severity of hazards. The System Safety 1Engineer will also flow down reliability and safety derived requirements to design engineering and flight test to appropriately mitigate risks.

What you will do:

• Learn about systems safety processes per guidelines provided in SAE/ARP-4754A and SAE/ARP-4761 
• Define appropriate safety targets using airworthiness regulations and guidance material such as 14 CFR 23.1309 for developmental aircraft and systems and develop safety mitigation strategies 
• Learn about various reliability analyses performed at systems and LRU levels
• Perform various safety analyses under the guidance of your mentor/buddy 

• Pursuing B.S or M.S in aerospace engineering 
• Participated in group/individual projects as a part of your curriculum 

• 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 

This internship role will be based at Wisk's headquarters in Mountain View, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.

Eligibility Requirements For US

Must be able to work on-site in Mountain View, CA

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Must live in the US at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins

Must be either a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college

Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, transcripts are required

Must be an enrolled student at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins

Must be able to work 40 hours a week for 10 weeks (full-time for 3 months)

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.