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!
With that vision in mind, we are looking for a Certification Engineer - Airworthiness to join our Certification team. The primary objective of the Certification Team at Wisk is to ensure that we achieve Type Certification, Production Certification and gain Operator approval under Part 135. The goal of the Certification Engineer - Airworthiness at Wisk is to help define a path to build and certify the first fully autonomous all-electric aircraft that performs and operates safely in an urban air-mobility environment.
This position is Remote in the US and will require travel to as needed.
Why we need you:The successful candidate is effective at developing and implementing cross-functional processes, to support the integration of design, production, and certification efforts across the organization. Candidates must be proactive, self-motivated, and forward thinking individuals that can lead engineers through critical regulatory requirements. We are seeking highly knowledgeable technical leaders, with hands-on experience in developing certifiable aircraft from initial concept through to Type and Production Certification. In this role, the ability to interface and communicate effectively across all engineering functions is required. What you will do:Coordination between FAA Certificate Management Section and Certification Branch Office for Production Certification meetingsLead compliance documentation review prior to FAA submittalLead certification design review and assignment of applicable regulationsSupport development of supplier oversight and evaluation processes and proceduresSupport development of manufacturing, production, and quality processes and procedures for regulatory complianceSupport the configuration management and enterprise systems team in developing tools and processes for regulatory complianceCoordinate development of means and methods of compliance for various aircraft systemsWhat you have done:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related discipline At least five (5) years of experience working on aircraft Type Certification programs from concept to issuance of Type, Airworthiness, and Productions Certificates Working knowledge in at least one of the following 14 CFR Parts; 23, 25, 27 or 29 Applied experience with Part 21 Production Certification processes and proceduresExperience with conceptualizing, authoring, and executing organizational-level processes and work-instructionsExperience facilitating communication between applicants and the FAA on novel technologies and processesDesired:Familiarity with implementing Configuration Management concepts and toolsFamiliarity with 14 CFR Part 23 (Amendment 64) Performance-Based RulesFamiliarity with 14 CFR Parts 33 and 35Working knowledge of the following FAA/Industry documents: AC 21-43A, Order 8110.4C, Order 8120.22A, AC 21-26AWho you are:You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challengesYou are a solution-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindsetYou have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audienceYou can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashionYou embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectationsYou are a positive team playerWe 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 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.
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