Structures, Interior and Passenger System IPT Lead

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!

The Structures, Interior and Passenger System IPT Lead will be in charge of a team of engineers responsible for the aircraft structural configuration, detailed design, structural FEA including stress and stiffness modeling, requirement development, trade studies, simulation and modeling, integration, manufacturing, test, and certification of the aircraft structure as well as the design and integration of the aircraft interior, lights and passenger systems. The aircraft structure consists of fuselage, wings, booms, control surfaces, landing gear, windows, fairings, and other structural components. The Structures, Interior and Passenger System IPT Lead will coordinate closely with the IPT Leads who will be developing the systems that comprise the aircraft, along with the Aircraft IPTL, the Aircraft Chief Engineer, and the other IPT leaders.

The IPT Lead will utilize their business and technical acumen to drive program/technical decisions and objectives. They are responsible for planning and coordinating the resources required to execute the project and assigning responsibility to activities. The IPT Lead will also be responsible for the generation and review of the schedule, comparing actual results to a baseline plan and assessing project performance, conducting risk management, supporting gate reviews, facilitating peer reviews of all work products produced by the team and identifying root cause and corrective actions to improve project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Has authority and accountability for technical scope, schedule, and cost
• Primary point of contact for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of the specific development effort
• Engage with other IPT Leads, Chief Engineers, and leadership to promote successful program planning and execution 
• Frequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., certification, systems and safety engineering, manufacturing, flight test, etc) and the program office
• Leads technical development efforts related to the concept, architecture, design, development, integration, validation, performance assessment, risk management, and flight test
• Monitor engineering performance and ensuring that issues are addressed immediately and corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented expeditiously
• Develop and mentor direct reports and other members of the organization
• Plan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation, including oversight of designing test fixtures, authoring test plans and associated reports
• Coordinate the engineering review, approval and release processes
• Support multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field
• 20+ years of experience in engineering development and leadership with responsibility for project scheduling and management
• 10+ years of experience in leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team
• 10+ years experience with airplane or helicopter certification
• Experience with all phases of the development life-cycle including planning, conceptual design, requirements definition, preliminary design, prototyping, test and evaluation, detailed design, integration, formal verification, entry to production, etc.
• Knowledge of 14 CFR 23 subpart C. Experience in the design and FAA certification of composite airframe structures with knowledge of associated FAA regulations and guidance material and industry standards
• Familiar with CAD software such as NX, Solidworks, CATIA, etc.
• Strong engineering analytical and technical writing skills with demonstrated experience authoring formal analysis reports and supporting design reviews
• Effective communication & interpersonal skills with ability to present data and explain results to leadership, subordinates & peers
• Experience performing cost and schedule management
• Experience with risk, issues, and/or opportunity management
• Expertise in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Confluence, and/or JIRA
• Strong decision making abilities

Desired:

• Proficient with commercial FEA software (e.g. NASTRAN) and methods (modeling techniques, failure criteria, etc.), specifically for analyzing composite structures
• Successfully helped organizations transition from the R&D stage to a product delivery and execution mode
• Experience with the design of safety-critical high and low voltage voltage power distribution topologies
• Experience developing complex operational systems using System Engineering processes and methods, including architecture development, systems integration, requirements development, validation, verification, etc.
• Able to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting two-way communication
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals 
• Knowledge of systems engineering and systems safety analyses and processes
• PMI Program Management Professional (PMP) certification

We are 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, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible 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, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much 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 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.

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