Wisk logo

Battery Pack Design Lead - Wisk

View Company Profile
Job Title
Battery Pack Design Lead
Job Location
Mountain View, CA
Job Description
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 market
  • Full battery pack product design responsibility, from concept through production launch and ramp
  • Integrate mechanical designs with high voltage electrical systems in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Guide 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, coatings
  • 2+ year’s experience in leading the design for program and 2+ years’ management experience
  • Experience 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 development
  • Proficient in 3D CAD, 2D Drawings (including GD&T); 3DX or NX Preferred
  • Familiarity in full product development cycle
  • Solid people, communication, and presentation skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and present options at director levels
  • Methodical 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
  • Everything You Need, One Platform.

    From job listings to startups, investors to funding rounds, and everything in between, Employbl puts the power in your hands. Why wait?

    Start your free trial today!


    Stay Ahead of the Curve

    Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about the latest startups and trends in the tech market. Let Employbl be your guide to success.

    Wisk Headquarters Location

    Mountain View, CA

    View on map

    Wisk Company Size

    Between 200 - 1,000 employees

    Wisk Founded Year

    2019

    Wisk Funding Rounds

    View funding details