Sr Staff Stability, Control and Aerodynamics Engineer 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

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Aviation, Urban Air MobilityIndustries

Requirements

12 years of industry experience in aircraft and/or rotorcraft development, with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent experience
Understanding of rotorcraft and multirotor aircraft aerodynamics and vehicle stability in all modes of flight
Experience with commercial aviation development and Certification as well as rapid development of novel, complex systems
Familiarity with aerodynamic data base creation and tools such as CFD, wind tunnel testing, data processing, and flight matching
Experience with aerodynamic design and analysis of aircraft to meet performance goals
Experience creating vehicle simulation models that support certification compliance showing
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excited to learn about the team, and leverage the hard learned lessons of the past 14+ years

Responsibilities

Create, improve and run in-house tools to perform linear and non-linear stability and control analysis, estimate critical performance parameters, such as range, stall speeds, optimized climb profiles, aerodynamics characteristics, and validate our tools with test data from wind tunnels, subscale aircraft and flight test
Develop, integrate and validate physics-based performance models that include mathematical models of various rotorcraft components (tilt rotors, vertical rotors, batteries, fuselage) to fully represent all aspects of flight and critical systems of the Gen 6 aircraft to support flight test and certification activities
Participate in wind-tunnel and flight testing and analyze data to support performance and aerodynamics database validation
Suggest, develop, and improve tools & processes for performance analysis and optimization of flight mission planning for an autonomous aircraft
Author and/or review methodology documents, white papers and/or cert plans to support certification with FAR Part 21/23/27/91/135 requirements
Engage proactively with engineering leaders to ensure alignment, and clear communication of solutions and issues
Take part in supporting the development of Gen 6 aircraft by ensuring that the aircraft is able to meet product, certification and safety requirements

Skills

Stability and Control Analysis

Aerodynamics

Aircraft Performance

Flight Simulation

Linear Analysis

Non-linear Analysis

Type Certification

Flight Testing

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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