Autonomy Simulation Software Engineering Intern, Wisk Aero
Hourly rate will be $25 USD an hour.
More information about location
Office located in Mountain View, CA
Advanced air mobility company
Posted today
Advanced air mobility company
501-1000 employees
Posted today
Hourly rate will be $25 USD an hour.
More information about location
Office located in Mountain View, CA
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To deliver safe, everyday flight for everyone.
Role
Who you are
- Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
- Experience with Python and C++ programming
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Understanding of cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform or AWS
- Strong problem-solving skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on solving cutting-edge challenges in urban air mobility
- Must be able to work on-site in Mountain View, CA
- You must be legally authorized to work in the US for the duration of Internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Must live in the US at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins
- Must be either a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college
- Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, transcripts are required
- Must be an enrolled student at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins
- Must be able to work 40 hours a week for 12 weeks (full-time for 3 months)
What the job involves
- Wisk’s internship experience is a 12 week, hands-on program
- Our goal for our internship program is to see what it’s like to be a full time Wisk employee and complete meaningful work
- We are looking for an Autonomy Simulation Software Engineering Intern to join our team for summer 2025
- The goal of an Autonomy Simulation intern at Wisk is to contribute to the development and enhancement of our automated high-fidelity simulation environment
- You will be part of the Autonomy Simulation team, which is responsible for integrating and testing autonomy modules such as flight path management, conflict detection and resolution, and multi-vehicle coordination within our simulation environment
- As part of the Autonomy Simulation organization, you will act as a Software Engineering Intern for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
- You will be able to understand how the system works end to end, from operational procedures to specific detect-and-avoid algorithms
- You will take part in integrating and refining simulation models for key autonomy functions, such as flight path management, detect-and-avoid systems, and airspace integration
- You will help support problem-solving activities related to simulation performance and data analysis, assisting in identifying issues with autonomy module behaviors during various off-nominal and nominal scenarios
- You will develop tools that help to visualize the data and the results of the simulations
- You will collaborate with software engineers, autonomy developers, and system integration teams to develop new simulation features, write test cases, and automate data collection and analysis pipelines
- You will assist in maintaining and enhancing our Kubernetes-based simulation infrastructure to ensure scalable, efficient testing and performance validation
Our take
Wisk is developing the first autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi. Its 4-passenger vehicles are powered by the company's autonomy platform that leverages decision-making logic software to allow the taxis to operate safely and autonomously.
The team at Wisk has been working on this flagship project since 2010, having developed multiple generations of aircraft and conducted over 1500 test flights. It is now on its Generation 6 model that boasts improvements to configuration and a larger passenger cabin compared to its predecessors.
In 2023, Wisk became a fully-owned subsidiary of Boeing. It still operates as a separate entity, but this collaboration gives the company access to the air travel giant's development, testing, and certification expertise. In 2024 Wisk acquired Verocel, a software verification and validation company, a move which will play a key role in getting its air taxis certified.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2022
$450m
LATE VC
Total funding: $450m
Company benefits
- 100% paid employee medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus generous cost-sharing for spouse/dependent coverage
- 401(k) plan with 50% employer matching
- 9/80 alternative work schedule with every other Friday off in the US year-round
- Commuter benefits and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Flexible time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance, plus 10 paid holidays per year
- Quarterly wellness stipend to help maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Annual company match for charitable giving
- Communications allowance
- Education assistance and flight lesson subsidy
- Free electric vehicle charge stations at HQ
- Daily catered lunch in Wisk facilities
Company values
- Make A Difference - Our vision and goals drive all that we do. We are proud to lead a new industry that will make a meaningful difference in the world
- Inspire Innovation - We are naturally curious in the pursuit of aviation breakthroughs. We challenge and test our ideas to do what hasn’t been done before
- Be Empowered - We are empowered to make the call. Respect, trust, and aligned processes propel us forward
- Bring People In - We value our people and diversity. Transparency, respect, and accountability unify us. We learn from our failures and celebrate successes
- Lead with Safety - Safety is at the forefront of all we do. There are no shortcuts to keeping our customers and each other safe
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
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Leadership
Brian Yutko
(CEO, not founder)Member of the Board of Directors at SkyGrid. Former VP and Chief Engineer at Boeing, as well as SVP at Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Wisk Aero
- Our employee resource groups (ERGs) are grown and developed organically—created and led by team members who are passionate about their group’s cause. They include Pride at Wisk, Wisk Women, Wisk Veterans & The Sustainables.
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