Wisk Aero
Remote
2022-04-19
Autonomy Engineer Intern
REMOTE, UNITED STATES /
INTERNS /
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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!
Responsibilities
We are looking for an autonomy engineering intern to work closely with leading subject matter experts and apply real-world solutions to make aviation safer and more efficient through autonomy. You will join an integrated project team that builds the core fly-by-wire and vehicle autonomy systems. You will be contributing to the development of fundamental decision making algorithms to enable autonomous flight of our airplanes.
Depending on your skill sets and areas of interest, your work will focus on some or all of the following below:
Perception and Estimation: Resolve real-world robotics problems in one or more of the following areas: computer vision, radar sensing, sensor fusion, state estimation, object detection, classification, and tracking.- Planning and Guidance: Develop and validate path planning algorithms that utilize trajectory optimization, reasoning under uncertainty, system dynamical models, and environment or airspace constraints.
- Multi-Vehicle Planning: Research, develop, and validate algorithms for fleet scheduling and deconfliction.
Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4
- Passionate about aviation and the future of transportation!
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor/Master's/PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited college/university.
- Experience with MATLAB, Python and/or C/C++.
- Hands-on engineering experience in university programs/courses in the areas of planning, perception, and decision-making.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the US
Must be live in the US at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins to meet eligibility requirements
Must be either a rising junior or Senior
Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0
Transcripts are required. Unofficial transcripts are accepted
Must be an enrolled student at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins to meet eligibility requirements
Must be able to work 40 hours a week for 8 weeks (Full-time 2 months)
Must be able to work pacific standard time (PST)
We are headquartered in Mountain View, CA, and have a satellite office in Atlanta, GA. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision (company pays 100% of employee premium), and flexible time off. On top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as employee referral bonus, commuter assistance, charitable giving match, and many more.
Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.