What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Staff Battery Control and Algorithm Lead 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 looking for a Senior Staff Battery Control & Algorithm lead to join our team. The goal of a Senior Staff Battery Control & Algorithm lead at Wisk is to lead the team and be responsible for ESPS Control, Algorithm, Modeling and Simulation. You will be part of the ESPS ( Energy Storage & Power System) team that is accountable to deliver the complete end-to-end solutions for both battery, power distribution, BMS and charging for the Wisk Gen6 autonomous vehicle.
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.
What you will do:
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: $226,231 - $266,154 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 looking for a Senior Staff Battery Control & Algorithm lead to join our team. The goal of a Senior Staff Battery Control & Algorithm lead at Wisk is to lead the team and be responsible for ESPS Control, Algorithm, Modeling and Simulation. You will be part of the ESPS ( Energy Storage & Power System) team that is accountable to deliver the complete end-to-end solutions for both battery, power distribution, BMS and charging for the Wisk Gen6 autonomous vehicle.
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.
What you will do:
- Lead team of algorithm, control and modeling engineers to develop, review verify solutions for energy storage and power systems including pack, BMS, Power distribution, Charing and Power conversion, etc
- Serve as technical leader and provide domain guidance including but not limited to control state machine, state estimation, SOX estimation, fast charge algorithms
- Lead team to development energy storage and power system model at different levels include reduced order to physics-based model with characterization and validation
- Lead simulation efforts with other teams for performance assessment, MIL, HIL and data analysis
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary product teams to deliver both offline and realtime solutions
- Guide the team’s work by identifying key goals and deliverables with execution
- Support certification on both aircraft level and ESPS level
- Master or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or a related field.
- 12 years of experience with battery algorithm, modeling and control design
- Strong knowledge in control system analysis and estimation algorithm design
- Simulation dynamic models of electrical systems
- Experience with BMS algorithm integration and validation
- Experience with both prototype and production battery and power system programs
- Coding skills in MATLAB, Python, C and C
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Model-Based development experience
- 2 years’s experience in leading the algorithm, control development for program and 2 years’ management experience
- Aviation or Automotive industry experience
- Experience with electrical powertrain systems
- Experience with DO-331,DO-311A, DO-178C, DO-254, etc
- Knowledge of FAA, EASA regulation and guidance
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: $226,231 - $266,154 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 : $226,231 - $266,154
