Project Manager, Operations Validation

Mountain View, CA, United States

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 Project Manager to join our team. The goal of a Project Manager at Wisk is to manage Wisk’s Operation Validation Program to demonstrate and validate how our technologies interact with other elements of the existing aviation ecosystem, to achieve company priorities, and to collate a company-wide view of our requirements and identify appropriate testing and demonstration opportunities to build credibility with the FAA. You will be part of the Global Air Operations team that validates the integration of our ConOps, systems, and technology into the NAS. This role will support our integration with Vertiports, PSU, etc.

Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Mountain View office.

Why we need you

The successful candidate is an experienced project manager, looking for an opportunity to lead a wide variety of efforts related to the overall integration of the Wisk autonomous aircraft into the National Airspace System (NAS). In this role, the candidate must be excellent at building relationships both internally and externally, with teams including Engineering, Certification, Airline, Global Partnerships, and Flight test teams, as well as coordination with FAA, NASA, and other agencies.

What you will do: As part of the Global Air Operations team, and deployed in the Operations Validation Program you will act as a Project Manager for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market

You will take part in developing test artifacts to demonstrate how our autonomous aircraft will be integrated into the NAS in alignment with the Wisk Operations Validation Roadmap

You will help support problem-solving activities by managing specific projects within the Operations Validation program

You will help coordinate project controls to track progress against the Operations Validation Program plans

You will take part in developing data requirements and conducting data analysis to communicate key findings from the operations validation efforts

In some areas, you will be working closely with the FAA and NASA, and other external partners

You will prepare and present project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and key stakeholders

What you have done: Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline, mathematics, or physics with at least 5 years of industry experience

You have worked on various projects and have strong project management experience, with experience with FAA and NASA projects strongly desired

You have worked on previous projects related to AAM, with a good understanding of how AAM will operate in the NAS including a thorough awareness of the role vertiport, PSU, and ATC will provide. You have demonstrated your ability to work independently, with strong organizational skills

Desired: You are familiar with system engineering principles

You have an awareness of the FAA NextGen and NASA programs, including the Info-Centric NAS (ICN), eXtensible Traffic Management (xTM), as well as the NASA Air Traffic Management eXploration (ATM-X) and Air Mobility Pathfinder (AMP) projects.

Who you are: You are a highly motivated, self-starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges

You are a solution-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset

You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience

You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion

You embrace challenges take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations

You are a positive team player

$157,557 - $181,100 a year Compensation and Benefits: In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making the 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:$157,557 - $181,100 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 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.

To all recruitment agencies: Wisk Aero does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Wisk Aero employees, or any other organization location. Wisk Aero is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Wisk Aero providesequal 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.

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

#J-18808-Ljbffr