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 Test Engineer to join our Energy Storage and Power Systems (ESPS) Test team. You will lead the development of test assets to validate our modules, packs, and HV/LV power distribution units for our Gen 6 eVTOL aircraft.
Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Fremont office.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline
• 8+ years of relevant work experience
• Knowledge of batteries, battery management systems and/or power electronics
• Experience working with high voltage battery systems
• Experience interpreting PCB Schematics, Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and component datasheets
• Proficiency with LabVIEW and/or Python
• Experience integrating off-the-shelf test equipment (power supplies, electronic loads, battery cyclers, oscilloscope, logic analyzer etc.) and DAQs into test setups
• Experience working with I2C, SPI, isoSPI and/or RS-485 protocols
• Experience with data acquisition devices (NI, Keysight, LabJack, Dewesoft) and transducers
• Hands-on experience designing and assembling tests assets or stations from scratch for entirely new hardware
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills and a team player
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment
• This role will require travel to our Mountain View office and external test facilities

• Lead the development and commissioning of test assets to characterize the electrical and thermal performance of the Gen 6 aircraft’s modules, packs, and HV/LV power distribution systems
• Work closely with the Systems Engineering team to define test asset specifications, translate requirements on Polarion to executable test plans, and develop test cases
• Collaborate with the BMS embedded SW team to understand firmware updates, validate new features, and report/troubleshoot bugs
• Scope, evaluate, and select high power battery test equipment, including cyclers, thermal chambers, chillers, data acquisition devices, etc.
• Develop and maintain Python and/or LabVIEW test scripts to automate test execution and data upload pipelines
• Conduct post-processing of battery electrical and thermal data from cycling and performance tests
• Generate clear and concise test reports and present findings to the leadership team and relevant stakeholders
• Create detailed test procedures to train and handoff routing test execution to technicians
• Partner with the facilities team to ensure the optimal maintenance and calibration of test lab equipment and provide detailed equipment specifications for future space and power upgrades
• Ensure all testing activities adhere to safety protocols and industry standards for high-voltage battery systems