Systems Engineering Manager
Kairos PowerFull Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
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The internship is a 12-week immersive, hands-on program designed to provide a real glimpse into being a full-time Wisk employee while completing meaningful work.
Candidates must have completed at least three years of university studies, with enrollment in a master's program being an asset.
Required skills include knowledge of systems engineering methods and best practices, aircraft design and systems, and experience with MATLAB/SIMULINK or similar programming, modeling, and simulation tools.
Wisk has a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems in urban air mobility, with an emphasis on collaboration, motivation, autonomy, and analytical thinking.
Responsibilities include familiarity with safety-critical system development, supporting system development and verification activities, participating in problem report investigations, and reviewing and updating system requirements and design documents.
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.