Whisper Aero is a next-generation, air propulsion company that delivers thrust more cleanly, efficiently, and quietly than ever before.
We’re looking for a test engineer to join our team. This engineer will be focused on applying cutting-edge experiment design and analysis techniques to the characterization Whisper Aero products and R&D test articles. They will also apply electrical engineering expertise toward the development of flight and ground instrumentation and will have a solid track record of developing and troubleshooting instrumentation systems for aerospace systems.
What You’ll Do:
- Run tests of physical Whisper Aero products and R&D test articles
- Experiment Design
- Data Acquisition System (DAQ) programming
- Instrumentation selection and implementation
- PCB design for ground and flight instrumentation systems
- Assist and/or lead in the development and setup of test stations with DAQs
- Assist and/or lead test campaigns for Whisper Aero products and R&D test articles
- Static and wind tunnel testing
- Basic test rig mechanical and electrical/electronic design
- Communicate designs and results to the team effectively
What You’ll Need:
- U.S. Person status is required, as this position may access export controlled data
- Ability to work in groups and individually
- Experience in a fast-paced design environment
- Strong background in statistics, especially related to experiment design and data analysis
- Modern Design of Experiments expertise (Design-Expert etc.)
- Strong software background in both experimental analysis and experimental system development
- Signal processing/filtering background
- Demonstrable skill in electronics troubleshooting
- Deep understanding of aerospace system instrumentation
- Experience in PCB design using Eagle or similar
- Embedded programming skill with code on bare metal, linux systems, and hobby grade systems (Arduino, etc.)
Bonus Qualifications:
- System Identification (in-flight and ground test) (SIDPAC or similar)
- Parameter Identification
- Modeling (physics) of dynamic systems
- Experience with Python and MATLAB programming
- Software version control using Git
- Proficiency in Eagle, Autodesk Fusion 360, FPGA programming in VHDL/Verilog
- Experience with high voltage batteries and electric motors and controllers
- Acoustic design and analysis for rotating machinery
- Background in data science, machine learning, reinforcement learning, etc.
- Experience in R&D space
- Aerospace experience
Whisper Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Application Process
- Email [email protected] with the following subject line. If you are interested in more than 1 role, please indicate that in the body of your email. Please confirm in your application email that you are a US Person (citizen or permanent resident).
