Wisk
Sr. Staff, Electric Propulsion Motor Engineer (Lead)
Mountain View, CA · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$186k-$233kDetected 2 days ago
Intellectual PropertyThermal AnalysisAvionicsEMI/EMCDO-160Mechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringProblem SolvingMentoring
About the role
- By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there.
- You will guide a team of talented engineers in designing high-performance, lightweight, and reliable motor systems.
- Your work will directly impact the safety and efficiency of our aircraft.
Responsibilities
- You will support the motor engineering team by providing technical guidance, mentoring engineers, and driving the successful delivery of electric motor units.
- You will help support problem-solving activities related to thermal management, electromagnetic interference, and weight optimization for current unachieved design milestones.
- As an Electric Propulsion Motor Lead, you will help define the technical roadmap, performance specifications, and certification strategies for our electric motors.
- The goal of an Electric Propulsion Motor Lead at Wisk is to ensure that the electric motor systems are designed, tested, and integrated successfully for our autonomous EVTOL aircraft.
- In this role you will lead the engineering efforts for our advanced electric propulsion motors from concept through certification.
- You will have a solid understanding of mechanical design, electromagnetic design and thermal considerations.
- You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including battery, avionics, and flight controls, to ensure seamless integration.
- Finally, you will oversee testing, validation, and continuous improvement of the motor design.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline with at least 12 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of high-power electric motors.
- You have worked in the aerospace, EV automotive, or advanced air mobility industries.
- You have hands-on experience integrating complex, safety-critical electric propulsion systems and solving associated thermal and electromagnetic problems.
- You have a deep and applied knowledge of complex motor topologies, electromagnetic analysis, and aerospace thermal management.
- You are familiar with aerospace certification standards (e.g., DO-160, FAA Part 23/27) and motor control algorithms.
Nice to have
- Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails.
Compensation
- $186,000 - $233,000 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.
Company info
- Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes.
- Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location.
- Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
- Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics.
- In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
- This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training
- Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.
- As part of the Propulsion IPT, you will act as an Electric Propulsion Motor Lead for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
- 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.
- If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
- We are looking for an Electric Propulsion Motor Lead to join our team.
- You will be part of the Propulsion Integrated Product Team that develops safe, efficient and reliable electric powertrains.
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