Aircraft Systems Integration Manager

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 Systems Integration Manager  to join one of our Aircraft Systems Engineering, Integration and Test team. The goal of a Systems Integration Manager at Wisk is to manage a team of systems integrators to develop and integrate aircraft systems through various stages  of development, ensuring that our autonomous aircraft performs and operates safely in an urban air-mobility environment. You will lead a Systems Integration team responsible for the functional, logical, and physical architecture and integration of the aircraft, including but not limited to cross functional architecture performance, Mass, Power, spatial layout etc. 

Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Mountain View office.

• You will build a high performing Systems integration team to develop functions, architecture, requirements, integrate between system interfaces, and develop process strategy.
• You will manage a team of direct reports responsible for delivering high quality Systems Engineering artifacts for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.
• You will review safety critical system integration activities based on today's best system engineering practices, lessons learned and guidelines.
• You will lead a team that will support the multiple trade studies needed to achieve the most efficient and optimized safety critical systems architectural solutions that meet performance, size, weight, power and safety requirements as applicable from the FAA/EASA regulations.
• As the lead integrator, you will own and supervise the schedule and end-to-end integration activities that range across mass, power, regulatory compliance, PRAs, top technical issues, to name a few. 
• As a leader in the SEIT organization, in collaboration with other leaders, you will contribute towards development of efficient and optimized strategies for execution, to be implemented across multiple IPTs, while at the same time developing and growing your team.
• You will support the system development and validation efforts that support the development, integration, testing of the integrated aircraft system in support of flight test and certification.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that the deliverables from your team meet the technical standards established by the program. 
• You will work closely with the program office in developing a schedule for all program  milestones, developing the estimates for labor, scoping the effort, maintaining and managing a resource profile to meet the program needs. 
• You will be detailed and technically oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced and challenging environment. 
• As a manager in the SEIT organization, you will exemplify the culture, mission, values, vision and quality policy of the organization, while empowering the team with supporting training, technical guidance, mentorship program, feedback and coaching. 

• B.S. in engineering and 12 years experience or M.S in engineering with 8 years experience in Aircraft Integration, Systems Engineering or related field
• More than 2 year of experience managing a team of engineers in aircraft/UAM system development
• Hands on experience in development and decomposition of requirements, developing and allocating functions, and interfacing with certification and systems safety teams to deliver certification deliverables. 
• Expertise with ARP4754A, DO-160, ARP4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards
• Familiarity with DO-178C, DO-254. 
• Experience in requirements management tools such as Polarion, Doors, Teamcenter Requirements management, Requiem etc. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Previous system development, design, manufacturing, or flight test experience
• Experience in development of one or more of the following:
• -Complex, highly coupled aircraft systems, 
• -Avionics systems, 
• -Flight Controls,
• -Propulsion Systems

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, and we encourage  individuals from all backgrounds, including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace, to apply for our job openings. We consider  every candidate who shares our passion for making the impossible possible, even if they may not strictly meet all preferred requirements. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Wisk HQ is located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state 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.

Salary : $204,600 - $240,600