Autonomous Systems 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.

The Wisk Advanced Research and Development team is looking for an Autonomous Systems Test Intern to join our team for summer 2026. The goal of an Autonomous Systems Test Intern at Wisk will gain hands-on experience developing autonomous flight systems by learning to write test plans, assess risk, create test procedures, and collect data. You will be part of the Advance Research and Development team that works to develop and validate Autonomous Systems for our Gen 6 Block 1 aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• As part of the Advance Research and Development team you will provide testing support for a novel type of aircraft under development for autonomous UAM market

• You will take part in learning and applying test methodologies and contributing to the validation of cutting-edge autonomous flight technology.

• You will help support problem solving activities by identifying and mitigating risks associated with the development and deployment of autonomous systems.

• You will take part in writing and reviewing test plans and procedures for autonomous flight systems.

• You will execute test procedures and collect crucial flight data, and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines, including Software, Systems, and Flight Test.

Requirements:

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2028

• Currently studying Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Experience or coursework in one or more of the following: autonomous systems, flight test, data analysis, Python/MATLAB, and/or risk assessment.

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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