Propulsion Test Intern

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!

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 a Propulsion Test Intern to join our team for summer 2026. The goal of a Propulsion Test Intern at Wisk is to ensure that you gain real-world experience and valuable contributions to test and integration activities. You will be part of the Propulsion team that designs, assembles, and commissions test assets used for development and verification testing of Wisk’s Gen 6 propulsion system

Responsibilities:

• As part of the Propulsion organization, and deployed in an Propulsion Test you will act as a Propulsion Test Intern for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market

• You will take part in designing, commissioning, and troubleshooting test fixtures and rigs. This hands-on position requires a strong background in engineering principles, test rig design, and system integration with experience in CAD design, rapid prototyping, shop tools, and test equipment.

• ​​Support the mechanical and electrical design, procurement, manufacturing and assembly of test fixtures and harnesses

• Integrate flight hardware and commission test fixtures

• Collaborate with test engineers and technicians to troubleshoot and automate test assets

• Get familiar with the architecture of our test assets, aircraft subsystems, and team processes 

Requirements:

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or a relevant engineering degree) with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027

• Experience turning conceptual designs into physical parts/assemblies

• Experience with creating parts, assemblies, and engineering drawings with CAD software such as NX (preferred) or Solidworks

• Extensive hands-on experience with rapid prototyping and/or machine shop tools

Job Type: Internship

Pay Rate for this internship opportunity is up to $30 per hour

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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