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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 senior software simulation engineer to join our software and avionics group, which builds the core fly-by-wire-systemsYou will design, develop and test our mission-critical aircraft simulation environment which enables validation and verification of mission planning, avionics software and real-time control algorithms throughout the development life cycle.
Responsibilities:
Design and develop an advanced flight simulation environment for automated software testing, validation of control algorithms and pre-flight pilot training
Improve reliability and performance of simulation software
Work with simulation software users to design new features and improve the user experience
Own and lead simulation development efforts to support our long-term mission
Required:
Bs or ms in cs or ee or equivalent, with 8+ years of relevant experience
Proficiency in python, and c/c++
Strong software design and development skills
Creative approach to problem solving
Comfortable working with the physics and math underlying aircraft dynamics, propulsion, etc.
Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization and unit 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.
