[Remote] Senior Staff Certification Engineer, Structures at Wisk

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline
  • At least eight (12) years of experience working on aircraft Type Certification programs from concept to issuance of Type, Airworthiness, and Productions Certificates
  • Working knowledge in at least one of the following 14 CFR Parts; 23, 25, 27 or 29
  • Experience with conceptualizing, authoring, and executing organizational-level processes and work-instructions
  • Experience facilitating communication between applicants and the FAA on novel technologies and processes
  • Technical experience in designing, prototyping, testing, and certifying composite material systems and aircraft structures
  • 14 CFR Part 23 (Amendment 64) Performance-Based Rules
  • Experience with or familiarity of Polarian or equivalent requirements management tool
  • TeamCenter or equivalent PLM experience
  • Operating in a structured Project Management (PM) environment
  • Configuration Management (CM) principles and working standards
  • Type Certificate conformity process, including testing, inspections, and documentation to verify compliance activities

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate technical meetings with the FAA Policy and Certification Branch Office
  • Lead compliance documentation review prior to FAA submittal
  • Coordinate development of means and methods of compliance for composite material qualification and aircraft structure
  • Support development of supplier oversight and evaluation processes and procedures
  • Effectively develop and implement cross-functional processes in support of the integration of design, production, and certification efforts across the organization
  • Lead engineers through critical regulatory requirements
  • Interface and communicate effectively across all engineering functions

Skills

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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