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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!

Mature the design of our Battery Management System.

Why we need you:

  • We are looking for a Thermal Engineering Intern to join our team. The goal of a Thermal Engineering Intern at Wisk is to work with other thermal analysts and designers to perform tests and analysis to verify that critical systems of the aircraft powertrain operate at their optimal temperatures under a range of nominal and abnormal condition to ensure maximum performance and safety. You will be part of the Energy Storage and Power Systems (ESPS) team that develops the battery pack and power distribution systems that power all systems on our all-electric aircraft.

What you will do:

  • As part of the ESPS organization, and deployed in the Thermal and Venting group, you will act as a Thermal Engineering Intern for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
  • Work in a multidisciplinary group to drive design electromechanical assemblies of high voltage components
  • Perform analysis ranging from hand calculations and 1D models up to 3D multiphysics CFD on battery pack thermal components, power electronics and avionic systems
  • Post process and report analysis results to support design decisions and optimize the thermals management system for performance and weight
  • Help design, build and perform experiments of real aircraft systems to calibrate and validate simulations 
  • Support prototype builds and technology maturation testing to ensure thermal systems meet functional requirements.
  • You will be responsible for providing analytical support for preliminary & detailed design, through development, validation, certification and manufacturing & operational service

What you have done:

  • Currently enrolled in a Mechanical, Aerospace, or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent) BS, MS or PhD program
  • You have worked on the development of complex hardware products in aerospace, automotive or other similar industrial applications. Prior experience through internships or with student design teams (ex: FSAE) is a plus.
  • You have hands-on experience building prototypes, setting up and running tests. Preference will be given for experience with EVs, batteries, thermal and fluid systems, power electronics or other high-voltage applications.
  • You have applied knowledge of thermal engineering analysis and simulation tools for developing system models in 1D (Matlab/Simulink, GT-suite, Amesim, etc..) and 3D (Star CCM+, Ansys, COMSOL, etc..).
  • You have strong documentation skills and can write detailed test and analysis technical reports.
  • Embrace learning, be curious, organized & methodical and pay attention to detail

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Programming experience for system modeling and data processing, preferably with Matlab/Simulink or Python
  • Experience working within large assembly environments strongly preferred
  • You have a safety-oriented mindset and have worked around hazardous equipment requiring advanced safety training. Experience and training with high-voltage (HV) a strong advantage.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation practices for thermally-focussed testing such as the application of thermocouples, heat flux sensors and pressure transducers.
  • You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
  • You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
  • You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
  • You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
  • You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
  • You are a positive team player

Hourly rate will be $20 USD an hour.

This internship role will be based at Wisk's headquarters in Mountain View, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.

Eligibility Requirements For US

Must be able to work on-site in Mountain View, CA

Must be legally authorized to work in the US

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 10 weeks (full-time for 3 months)

Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.

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