What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Simulation Software Integration Engineer position at Wisk?
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 seeking an experienced Senior Simulation Software Integration Engineer to take a leadership role within our Autonomy Simulation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the integration of complex simulation models, developing advanced test frameworks, and building scalable infrastructure to support both Monte Carlo simulations and large-scale system testing. This senior position will provide technical direction in simulation performance optimization, post-processing automation, and cloud-based data analysis. You will be a key contributor in shaping the future of simulation capabilities, ensuring the environment delivers actionable insights for the autonomy product teams.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $176,600 - $207,800 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.
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.
To all recruitment agencies: 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.
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.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Simulation Software Integration Engineer to take a leadership role within our Autonomy Simulation team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the integration of complex simulation models, developing advanced test frameworks, and building scalable infrastructure to support both Monte Carlo simulations and large-scale system testing. This senior position will provide technical direction in simulation performance optimization, post-processing automation, and cloud-based data analysis. You will be a key contributor in shaping the future of simulation capabilities, ensuring the environment delivers actionable insights for the autonomy product teams.
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Model Integration: Lead the integration of high-fidelity simulation models, ensuring seamless operation within the simulation environment and across multiple systems.
- Test Case Development: Design and implement comprehensive test frameworks and strategies to validate both individual modules and large-scale simulation scenarios.
- Metrics Collection and Analysis: Develop advanced tools and methodologies for collecting performance data, analyzing large datasets, and generating actionable metrics from simulation runs.
- Simulation Infrastructure: Architect, build, and maintain a robust simulation infrastructure capable of handling complex and distributed simulations, including large-scale Monte Carlo simulations.
- Data Post-Processing: Automate and optimize the post-processing of simulation data in cloud-based environments (e.g., GCP), ensuring efficient data accessibility and insight generation for the autonomy and systems teams.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a technical liaison between software engineering, systems engineering, and autonomy teams, ensuring that simulation integration, testing, and data analysis align with broader project objectives.
- Technical Leadership & Continuous Improvement: Provide mentorship to junior engineers and continuously identify, design, and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of the simulation environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (PhD is a plus).
- Experience: 5 years of experience in software integration within large-scale simulation environments. Proven experience with high-fidelity simulation models, cloud platforms (preferably GCP), and distributed systems.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C , or Java. Strong experience with cloud computing technologies, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and data processing pipelines. Familiarity with large-scale data storage, querying systems (e.g., BigQuery), and performance optimization techniques.
- Analytical Skills: Expert in handling, processing, and analyzing large datasets, with a solid understanding of simulation performance and data visualization.
- Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of influencing cross-functional teams and mentoring engineers.
- Extensive experience with Monte Carlo simulation techniques.
- Expertise in cloud-based infrastructure and data processing platforms (GCP preferred).
- Familiarity with simulation environments in autonomy, robotics, or aerospace systems.
Compensation and Benefits:
In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay Range the Company expects to pay: $176,600 - $207,800 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.
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.
To all recruitment agencies: 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.
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 : $176,600 - $207,800
