Staff Software Engineer, Simulation

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 Software Engineer, Simulation to join our team. The goal of a Staff Software Engineer, Simulation at Wisk is to ensure that aircraft systems are simulated to provide stakeholder teams a software testing/development environment. You will be part of the Simulation Modeling team that provides models for various stakeholder IPTs.

This position is remote in the US and will require travel as needed. 

What you will do: 

• You will support:

  • Real-time, Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) simulation 

  • Simulation-time, Software-In-the-Loop (SIL) simulation

  • Avionics hardware and embedded software development and certification activities

  • Aircraft system development and certification activities

  • Ground segment development and certification activities

  • Autonomy development and certification activities

• You will help coordinate needs and assist in planning features with stakeholder teams

• You will execute plans, integrate software into various simulation architectures, and demonstrate features to stakeholders and leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s with 6+ years

• 5+ years of experience in dynamic system modeling

• 5+ years of experience working with HIL/SIL simulations and test environments

• Experience in hardware/software integration, ideally debugging aircraft protocols at the bit level [ARINC 429, ARINC 664, etc.]

• Proficiency in C++ 11, Matlab/Simulink, and python

• Experience with three-dimensional dynamics: reference frames, DCMs, etc.

• Experience developing in both Windows and Linux environments.

• Strong software architecture design and development skills

• Creative approach to problem solving

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired:

• Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering

• Proficiency in modern C++ (17 forward)

• Familiarity with Simulink Autocode

• CMake experience

• Experience conforming with FMI

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.  

Job Type: Full-time

Pay range the company expects to pay: $157,875.60 - $185,736 per year - The starting base salary within this range for this role varies based on factors such as your geographical location, and your relevant job-related experience that is consistent with a business necessity.

We 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 is 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, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation 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, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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