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Remote, united states / wisk – software / full-time
We believe in a world where less time getting there means more time being there, and that starts with coraWith over a decade of piloted and autonomous flight experience, we’ve created cora—our all-electric, self-flying air taxi that will change the future of daily commutes and urban travelFrom day one, cora by wisk was designed with safety as our first priority using emissions free systems.
We’re working toward a future where you’ll be able to safely soar over traffic and get to where you’re going, fasterBecause everyone has somewhere to be, someone to see, and now—a better way to get there.
We are seeking a lead software simulation engineer to join our software and automation group, which builds our fly-by-wire-systemsYou will design, develop, test and certify, as necessary, our mission-critical aircraft simulation environment which enables validation and verification of vehicle autonomy, avionics software and real-time control algorithms throughout the development life cycle.
Responsibilities
Lead design and development of advanced simulation framework including single- and multi-agent scenarios for complex algorithm development, early requirements validations for systems and software, software verification, validation of control algorithms and pre-flight pilot training
Lead trade studies to select tools and infrastructure (cloud-based or otherwise) and work with external partners to build world class simulation capability for the organization that can support a multitude of applications for aircraft and ground operations
Collaborate with internal customers to identify simulation system requirements, plan milestones and deliver critical tools to support product development
Plan for future resource needs and build up the simulation team according to plan
Own and lead the end-to-end simulation development efforts to support our long-term autonomous air-taxi vision
Required
Bs or ms in cs or ee or equivalent, with 12+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency in c++, python, and c
Strong software architecture design and development skills
Prior team leadership and management experience
Creative approach to problem solving
Comfortable working with the physics and math underlying aircraft dynamics, propulsion, etc.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and developer testing
Desired
Passionate about aviation and the future of transportation
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
Prior experience developing vehicle simulation software (autonomous cars, aircraft, spacecraft)
Some exposure to web application development
Some exposure to containers and cloud-based tools
We are located in mountain view just a couple of hundred feet from shoreline lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trailsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100% of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), commuter assistance, and education assistanceAnd on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as flight lessons, wellness subsidies, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, ip bonus program, happy hours and many more.
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 geneticsIn 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 facilitiesThis 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.
