Sr. Flight Software Engineer (Verification)
Reliable RoboticsFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must have a strong background in aerospace engineering with direct, hands-on experience in developing and certifying aircraft from concept through flight testing. A proven track record as an organizational leader, including hiring and managing successful aerospace certification teams, is essential. Experience with standards such as ARP4754A, ARP4761, MBSE, MBD, DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-297 is required, as is experience engaging with regulatory bodies like the FAA. A combination of people management skills and demonstrated technical acumen across various certification disciplines throughout aircraft development phases is necessary.
The Senior Manager of Certification will develop and direct the Certification department to achieve the safe development of an autonomous, all-electric aircraft. This includes building and strengthening the Certification organization through hiring, training, coaching, and career development. The role involves interfacing with other departments to achieve company goals, deploying resources to support development program teams, and owning the development and improvement of standards, processes, and tools for core engineering activities. Key responsibilities include engaging with policymakers at the FAA and other regulatory bodies to define certification paths, coordinating across FAA business lines for Type and Part 135 Operator Certification, and engaging with FAA leadership to ensure resources for UAM certification. The position also requires providing executive briefings on certification status, managing budgets for third-party DERs, ensuring compliance with Part 21 requirements, and fostering a culture of performance, accountability, safety, quality, and reliability while balancing innovation with certification requirements.
Develops autonomous electric air taxis
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.