Staff Systems Software Engineer - GCS

Wisk•Mountain View, CA

1d•Hybrid

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 Staff Software Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Staff Software Engineer focused on our Ground Control Station at Wisk is to ensure all aspects of the Flight Test Ground Control Station and Airborne Comms hardware and software are developed and maintained in support of the Wisk Gen 6 flight test campaign. You will be part of the System, Software, & Simulation team that is responsible for the overall development and integration of the avionics on the Gen 6 aircraft. 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. In this role you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on aviation by designing and developing embedded software for an autonomous passenger carrying eVTOL service.

Requirements

BS in CS, AE, ME, EE, or equivalent, with 5 years of relevant experience
Expert Proficiency in JavaScript/Typescript, Python, and shell scripting languages
Understand computer networking and networking concepts
Proficiency in C/C++
Expert Proficiency using VSCode, Docker, Linux
Familiarity and application experience with software development governed by processes for certified safety critical systems (DO-178B/C, ISO-26262, etc.)
Ability to read schematics, interface control document, and review/implement SW changes based the documentation
Hands-on experience taking a software product from ideation to customer release and maintenance
Strong and applied knowledge of complex embedded software application design and development
Strong and applied understanding of the agile development process

Nice To Haves

Developed FAA certified software on prior programs/project
Familiarity with ARP4754A, DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards
Software development work for legacy aircraft or avionics, autonomous vehicles or remotely piloted aircraft

Responsibilities

Act as a Staff Software Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
Participate and lead in design and implementation of safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems.
Support Systems Engineering and Software Engineering in defining and documenting the technical solution and integration efforts with other projects and external partners.
Help define software architecture, physical architecture, and integration plans.
Participate in software requirements development process.
Develop and integrate software for a real-time embedded system.
Help coordinate integration and testing efforts.
Take part in Agile Development processes, cross-functional design reviews, and mentoring.
Work closely with other Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Suppliers.
Participate in software requirements development process.