Charging Systems Lead at Wisk

Mountain View, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Aerospace, AviationIndustries

Requirements

BS in an engineering discipline and 12+ years working in an engineering role
Minimum of 8 years’ experience working with electric vehicle battery charging systems
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, UL, ISO, IEC and industry standards related to automotive and eVTOL charging products
Experience with charging protocol
Experience with requirement management, safety analysis
Experience with hardware/software integration and validation
Experience with cooling system development and integration

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the full product life cycle with focus on performance, certifications, reliability and maintainability
Lead the product development phase, including the definition and introduction of new products. Feasibility studies, benchmark, partnership as a basis for technology projects, certification and future platforms
Drive architecture development
Develop technical strategy for standards including software, electrical hardware, communication protocols, cooling solutions, mechanical solutions
Drive the definition process, requirements and specification for the next generation of products
Guide the team’s work by identifying key goals and deliverables with execution
Collaborate with other ESPS teams and aircraft teams to ensure a successful charger integration
Lead safety analysis efforts focused on the charging
Coordinate and interface with partners, suppliers

Skills

HV DC Charging

Product Lifecycle Management

Electrical Hardware

Communication Protocols

Cooling Solutions

Mechanical Design

Safety Analysis

Certifications

System Architecture

Supplier Coordination

Requirements Engineering

Team Leadership

Wisk

Develops autonomous electric air taxis

About Wisk

Wisk Aero develops autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at transforming urban transportation by introducing air taxis. Their eVTOL aircraft, such as Wisk and Cora, are designed to be safe, sustainable, and accessible, meeting high aviation safety standards. Wisk Aero differentiates itself from competitors by focusing on both the manufacturing of these aircraft and providing air taxi services directly to consumers, as well as partnering with cities and businesses to enhance urban mobility solutions. The company's goal is to address inefficiencies in current transit systems, making air travel a practical option for everyday transportation.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$437.7MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, AerospaceIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% paid employee medical, dental, & vision benefits, plus generous cost-sharing for spouse/dependent coverage

401(k) plan with 50% employer matching

9/80 alternative work schedule with every other Friday off

Commuter benefits & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Flexible time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance, plus 10 paid holidays per year

Quarterly wellness stipend to help maintain a healthy lifestyle

Annual company match for charitable giving

Communications allowance

Education assistance and flight lesson subsidy

Free electric vehicle charge stations at HQ

Daily catered lunch in Wisk facilities

Risks

Competition from Airbus and Embraer may impact Wisk's market share.

Regulatory hurdles could delay Wisk's autonomous air taxi deployment.

Public skepticism about autonomous vehicles may hinder Wisk's consumer adoption.

Differentiation

Wisk focuses on autonomous eVTOL aircraft, setting it apart in urban air mobility.

The company has conducted over 1750 test flights, showcasing its commitment to safety.

Wisk's strategic partnerships in Australia highlight its global expansion efforts.

Upsides

Increased interest in urban air mobility boosts demand for Wisk's eVTOL technology.

FAA's approval of airworthiness criteria accelerates Wisk's certification process.

Growing sustainability focus enhances demand for Wisk's zero-emission transportation solutions.

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