Composite Design Engineer

Wisk Aero • Mountain View, CA

291d • $85,946 - $101,113

About The Position

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on! We are looking for a Composite Design Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Composite Design Engineer at Wisk is to ensure that you use your technical acumen to drive program/technical decisions and objectives. You will be part of the Structures Interior IPT team that is responsible for the aircraft structural configuration. In this role as part of the Structures IPT organization, you will act as a composite design engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market. The successful candidate is respected in the aerospace engineering community as a knowledgeable and experienced designer who has direct hands-on experience developing and building type certified aircraft, from initial concept through to type design. This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

Requirements

• Hold a University Bachelor Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• Must be a composite laminate designer.
• Must be knowledgeable in Fibre sim.
• Must have knowledge of metallic design.
• Possess a good understanding of all facets of systems/structures definition, integration, safety and certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Composite Designer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• Support The Manager / Lead of IPT work pack for the design of the Aircraft Structure and Systems Installation.
• Work closely with Supporting Engineering IPT WPs in the resolution of any cross WP integration issues.
• Help prepare, provide, and present progress reports together with supporting action plans to the applicable Integrated Product Team reviews.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Long term incentive.
• 401K with 50% company matching vested immediately.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year.
• Flexible vacation time off.
• 11 company holidays.
• Commuter assistance.
• Education assistance.
• Free catered lunches.
• Flight lessons.
• Wellness allowances.
• Snacks and drinks.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Charitable giving match.
• Patent bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree