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Wisk Aero
Mountain View, CA, United States
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Sunnyvale, CA, United States
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Mountain View, CA, United States
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San Jose, CA, United States
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San Jose, CA, United States
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San Jose, CA, United States
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Job Source: Sanmina CorporationMountain View, CA, United States
We are seeking a Manager in flight Test Engineering to work closely with core engineering and operations teams on flight test campaigns for our revolutionary aircraft in Sunnyvale, CA. We’re looking for an engineer who is excited to execute flight test ‘firsts’ and to lay the foundation for enabling a safe and efficient flight test program.
The Manager of Flight Test Engineering will help develop the test plans, write test cards, conduct flight readiness reviews and review hazard assessments, execute ground & flight tests, perform data analysis, write test reports and document test results, and troubleshoot issues. This position will help identify areas that need interdisciplinary coordination and develop the correct flight test processes. This position will also contribute to developing the AFM and other documents by collaborating with multiple teams to provide pertinent information.
Responsibilities Acquiring comprehensive knowledge of the airship’s systems
Building and executing flight test campaigns and associated processes
Generating system-level flight test procedures and deriving and tracking flight requirements
Collaborating with engineers, flight test pilots, and the operations team to develop flight test plans and write flight test cards
Planning, organizing, and executing flight test operations
Leading daily flight test coordination and communication
Coordinating with multiple teams in support of flight test objectives and risk hazard assessments
Planning and coordinating the development of AFM/POH and training materials
Maintaining a company-wide safety culture and development of CRM and emergency procedures training
Mentoring and scoping tasks across teams in order to streamline the engineering and flight test programs.
Skills/Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in flight testing in a prototyping or agile operational environment
Experience testing complex, software-centric, flight control, power management, and avionics systems
Ability to work closely with engineering and other test personnel to design and execute complex tests and operations in a collaborative environment
Experience with designing test instrumentation systems for ground and/or flight testing
Experience in FAA certification test programs and thorough knowledge of FARs
Familiarity with experimental aircraft airworthiness release processProficiency in developing manuals and other documentation
Proficiency in data analysis with MATLAB, Python, or other scripting tools
A strong safety culture
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable engineering field
A strong aptitude to help define engineering tasks and prioritize them with program management
Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Private pilot or higher rating
Experience with first flight efforts of experimental aircraft
Expertise in aerodynamics, aircraft performance, and/or digital flight controls
Proficiency in human factors cockpit/display engineering
Expertise with design concepts of mechanical, structural, and/or electrical (including high voltage) systems
Proficiency with flight control software testing
Proficiency in Solidworks or other 3D CAD programs
Experience with version control (SVN, git, etc.) and/or PLM (ePDM, Teamcenter, Windchill, etc.) tools
What We Offer: Relocation assistance
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan (100% premium paid for individuals, ~70% for dependents)
Company-paid life, AD&D, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurances
Parental leave
Generous PTO + 10 paid holidays
401(k) matching up to 6%
Lunch and snacks provided every day, including accommodations for all dietary restrictions
Monthly wellness stipend
Monthly cell phone stipend
Yearly education stipend to obtain certifications or take classes in your field
Mental health benefit
Fun events, swag, and the occasional airship ride
An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from different fields
Compliance Requirements: Criminal background check clearance
Drug test clearance wherever applicable
$150,000 - $250,000 a year LTA Research & Exploration welcomes all candidates to apply including those with limited experience. We understand that candidates with a growth mindset and passion for working on the next chapter in aviation advancement can outweigh experience alone. We celebrate diverse origins and journeys and understand their importance in developing new technology. Rooted in our humanitarian mission, we want to serve the entire globe and have a team that represents those we wish to serve.
Lighter Than Air is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other discriminatory factors prohibited by law.
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