Senior Software Engineer

Position: Senior Staff Software Engineer
Staff Software Engineer — Wisk Aero

At Wisk, we are 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 are 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, read on!

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Staff Systems Software Engineer focused on our Ground Control Station at Wisk is to ensure all aspects of the Flight Test Ground Control Station and Airborne Comms hardware and software are developed and maintained in support of the Wisk Gen 6 flight test campaign. You will be part of the Avionics team that is responsible for the overall development and integration of the avionics on the Gen 6 aircraft.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View HQ or Hollister CA office 3 days per week with flexibility for the remainder of the days.

In this role you will have the opportunity to leave a lasting impact on aviation by designing and developing embedded software for an autonomous passenger‑carrying eVTOL service.

What you will do:

• Act as a Staff Systems Software Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market.

• Participate and lead in the design and implementation of safety‑critical and non‑safety‑critical systems.

• Support Systems Engineering and Software Engineering in defining and documenting the technical solution and integration efforts with other projects and external partners.

• Help define software architecture, physical architecture, and integration plans.

• Participate in the software requirements development process.

• Develop and integrate software for a real‑time embedded system.

• Help coordinate integration and testing efforts.

• Take part in Agile Development processes, cross‑functional design reviews, and mentoring.

• Work closely with other Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Suppliers.

Requirements

• BS in CS, AE, ME, EE, or equivalent, with 5 years of relevant experience.

• Understanding of computer networking and networking concepts.

• Proficiency in C/C++.

• Familiarity and application experience with software development governed by processes for certified safety‑critical systems (DO‑178B/C, ISO‑26262, etc.).

• Ability to read schematics, interface control documents, and review/implement software changes based on documentation.

• Hands‑on experience taking a software product from ideation to customer release and maintenance.

• Strong and applied knowledge of complex embedded software application design and development.

• Strong and applied understanding of the agile development process.

• Developed FAA‑certified software on prior programs/projects.

• Familiarity with ARP
4754A, DO‑160, DO‑178C, DO‑254, ARP
4761, Part 23/25, regulations, AC XX.1309, or similar standards.

• Software development work for legacy aircraft or avionics, autonomous vehicles or remotely piloted aircraft.

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 you will receive a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long‑term incentive, 401(k), health benefits, and more. We also offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full‑time employees, flexible vacation, 11 company holidays, 401(k) plan with 50% company match vested immediately, commuter assistance, education assistance, free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, and a patent bonus program.

Job Type

Full‑time

Pay Range

$177,000 – $208,000 per year (base salary may vary based on location and experience).

Location

Mountain View, CA (hybrid; 3 days onsite per week).

Recruitment & Equal Employment Opportunity

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check. Wisk Aero…