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 Battery Pack Design Lead to join our team. The goal of a Battery Pack Design Lead at Wisk is to lead the team and be responsible for end-to-end development of battery module, pack, enclosure, thermal systems. You will be part of the ESPS Energy Storage & Power System team that is accountable to deliver the complete mechanical and thermal system for the Wisk Gen6 autonomous vehicle .
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.
What you will do:
As part of the ESPS organization, and deployed in Battery Pack as a product, you will lead team and act as a Lead Battery Pack Product Owner for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM marketFull battery pack product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and rampIntegrate mechanical designs with high voltage electrical systems in a multidisciplinary environmentGuide the team to innovate on the systems and components level for both performance, cost and manufacturability Develop and grow the team, including professional development for current team members and responsibility for team grows Guide the team’s work by identifying key goals and deliverables with execution Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams of system, structural analysis, cell, electrical, manufacture, etc to develop optimized solution throughout the full development cycle
Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent with 12+ years of working experience and 4+ years of full-time design experience in High voltage battery design, including some of the following: enclosure or module structures, cell interconnects, high voltage or low voltage connections, coolant systems, adhesives and sealants, coatings2+ year’s experience in leading the design for program and 2+ years’ management experienceExperience in both prototype and high volume production parts for HV battery packs Strong Engineering fundamentals in mechanical design, heat transfer, FEA, fluids, electronics.Experience with various manufacturing processes for battery developmentProficient in 3D CAD, 2D Drawings (including GD&T); 3DX or NX PreferredFamiliarity in full product development cycleSolid people, communication, and presentation skillsAbility to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and present options at director levelsMethodical and diligent thinker, with a high attention for detail and a desire to work with a strong sense of quality and craft
Desired:
Aviation or Automotive industry experience Experience with electrical powertrain systems Experience with DO-311A, DO-160, etc