Sr. Software Engineer

Sr. Staff Software Engineer

Wisk Aero

Mountain View, California, United States

2700 Broderick Way, Mountain View, California 94043 USA

Job Type: Full-time

Type:
Permanent

Pay range the company expects to pay: $201,000 - $251,000 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.

At Wisk, were 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, were 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 Sr. Staff Software Engineer to join our team. The goal of a Sr. Staff Software Engineer focused on Embedded Systems at Wisk is to lead Embedded Software development that enables one-to-many supervision of our autonomous aircraft. You will be part of the Multi-Vehicle Supervision team within the Software, Simulation and Systems (S3) organization. The Multi-Vehicle Supervision team is responsible for developing the ground software, systems, and UI that enables one-to-many supervision of multiple autonomous aircraft.

This is a hybrid work opportunity. At Wisk, this means working onsite at our Mountain View HQ 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.

• As part of the S3 Organization, you will act as a Sr. Staff Software Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM spanet.
• You will participate and lead in design and implementation of safety-critical and non-safety-critical systems
• You will support Systems Engineering in defining and documenting the technical solution and integration efforts with other projects and external partners
• You will help define software architecture, physical architecture, and integration plans
• You will participate in software requirements development process
• You will develop and integrate software for a real-time embedded system
• You will help coordinate integration and testing efforts
• You will take part in Agile Development processes, cross-functional design reviews, and mentoring
• You will work closely with other Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Suppliers.

• BS in CS, AE, ME, EE, or equivalent, with 10 years of relevant experience
• Expert proficiency in C/C
• Proficient in Python and shell scripting languages
• Experience with VSCode, Docker and Linux
• Extensive experience executing the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within highly regulated, safety-critical environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as DO-178B/C (Aerospace) or ISO 26262 (Automotive)
• Proven track record in deterministic real-time embedded systems development, with deep technical expertise in RTOS fundamentals and a strong preference for ARINC 653 partitioned architectures.
• Skilled in low-level development for Intel and ARM-based architectures, including the ability to interpret hardware schematics and perform bench-level debugging
• Experience with embedded networking protocols (UDP, TCP, ICMP) and secure messaging frameworks, with a strong command of socket-level development and data encryption
• Experience leading a software development team

• Developed FAA certified software on prior programs/project
• 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

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year
• flexible vacation time off
• 11 company holidays
• 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately
• commuter assistance
• education assistance
• free catered lunches
• flight lessons
• wellness allowances
• snacks
• drinks
• employee referral bonus
• charitable giving match
• patent bonus program
• more

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, ethnic or national origin, age, disability/handicap, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, civil status, political convictions, language, social condition, or any other protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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