Lead Battery Pack Product Owner

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 Lead Battery Pack Product Owner to join our team. The goal of a Lead Battery Pack Product Owner 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.

• 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

• 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

• Aviation or Automotive industry experience 
• Experience with electrical powertrain systems 
• Experience with DO-311A, DO-160, etc

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 is 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, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation 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, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

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