Senior Staff Software 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!

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 Staff Software Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Staff Systems Software Engineer focused on our Ground Control Station at Wisk is to ensure all aspects of the Flight Test Ground Control Station and Airborne Comms hardware and software are developed and maintained in support of the Wisk Gen 6 flight test campaign. You will be part of the Avionics team that is responsible for the overall development and integration of the avionics on the Gen 6 aircraft.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View HQ or Hollister CA office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

In this role you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on aviation by designing and developing embedded software for an autonomous passenger carrying eVTOL service.

What you will do:

• As part of the Avionics organization, you will act as a Staff Systems Software Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• You will participate and lead in design and implementation of safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems
• You will support Systems Engineering and Software Engineering in defining and documenting the technical solution and integration efforts with other projects and external partners
• You will help define software architecture, physical architecture, and integration plans
• You will participate in software requirements development process
• You will develop and integrate software for a real-time embedded system
• You will help coordinate integration and testing efforts
• You will take part in Agile Development processes, cross-functional design reviews, and mentoring
• You will work closely with other Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Suppliers.
• You will participate in software requirements development process

Requirements

• BS in CS, AE, ME, EE, or equivalent, with 5 years of relevant experience
• Expert Proficiency in JavaScript, Python, and shell scripting languages
• Understand computer networking and networking concepts
• Proficiency in C/C
• Expert Proficiency using VSCode, Docker, Linux
• Familiarity and application experience with software development governed by processes for certified safety critical systems (DO-178B/C, ISO-26262, etc.)
• Ability to read schematics, interface control document, and review/implement SW changes based the documentation
• You have hands-on experience taking a software product from ideation to customer release and maintenance
• You have a strong and applied knowledge of complex embedded software application design and development
• You have a strong and applied understanding of the agile development process

Desired:

• Developed FAA certified software on prior programs/project
• Familiarity with ARP4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards
• Software development work for legacy aircraft or avionics, autonomous vehicles or remotely piloted aircraft

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: $177,000 - $208,000 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 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.

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