CNC Machinist

Full-time position

On-site

Mountain View, CA

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This full-time position for a CNC Machinist is based in Mountain View, CA. You will be part of a cutting edge engineering team that is developing a roadable electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle called ASKA™.

Your role will be to build innovative and one of a kind parts for the ASKA™ drive & fly vehicle – are you ready for an interesting and exciting career challenge?

The CNC Machinist will perform detailed machine setups, G & M code (CNC) programming, machine process improvement and troubleshooting, and produce machined parts using two 5-axis CNC machines:

• HAAS model UMC-750

• Selway model Quantum QV5-3000

Required Experience

• Must be experienced and highly competent using Fusion 360 and PowerMill® CAM software and FANUC

• 5 years experience setting up and operating CNC milling and/or turning machines

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Discuss project specifications with engineers to guarantee consistency between plans and products, and collaborate to modify designs if necessary

• Ensure that the machines are operating correctly and that pieces are cut to perfection

• Perform maintenance on the CNC machines

• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations

• Good communication skills and like working as a team

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Please note before applying

• We are not offering relocation.

• Candidates must have an existing visa and be legally authorized to live and work in the United States.

• Will consider a visa transfer for the right non-US candidate who is currently living and working in the U.S.

ASKA™ is on an exciting journey skyward – we have signed a five-year Space Act Agreement with NASA to advance our participation in NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Campaign, jointly organized with the FAA.

Competitive salary and benefits (medical and vision insurance…).

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Software Integration Engineer

Full-time position

On-site

Mountain View, CA

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This full-time position for a Software Integration Engineer is based in Mountain View, CA. You will be part of a cutting edge engineering team that is developing a roadable electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle called ASKA™.

The Software Integration Engineer will be working closely with system engineers to develop the vehicle software and communication architecture between multiple controller units.  A strong working knowledge of CAN communication, software and firmware development is required. SPI and I2C is a plus. The position will focus on the development of PIDs, controls, message structure and bus loading.

Previous experience

• Experience in aerospace or automotive software developments

• Must have worked on development and testing of master - slave or master - multiple slave or multiple master - multiple slave system.

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Responsibilities

• Design of vehicle systems software architecture and CAN communication

Minimum qualifications

• Proficiency in designing software architecture

• Experience in designing ARINC or CAN communication protocols among multiple party controllers

• Experience in creating .dbc files and performing HIL, SIL simulation testing

• Proficiency in vehicle diagnostics (OBDII, etc.)

• Proficiency in interface control, change control, and requirements control

Desired/optional qualifications

Development experience using:

• CANopen, CANaerospace

• ARINC 664/825

• RS232/422/485

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• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink

• Familiar with power management and battery management system

• Familiar with propulsion motor control

• Familiar with internal combustion engine control

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Please note before applying

• We are not offering relocation.

• Candidates must have an existing visa and be legally authorized to live and work in the United States.

• Will consider a visa transfer for the right non-US candidate who is currently living and working in the U.S.

ASKA™ is on an exciting journey skyward – we have signed a five-year Space Act Agreement with NASA to advance our participation in NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Campaign, jointly organized with the FAA.

Competitive salary and benefits (medical and vision insurance…).

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Battery System Integration Engineer

Full-time position

On-site

Mountain View, CA

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This full-time position for a Battery System Integration Engineer is based in Los Altos, CA. You will be part of a cutting edge engineering team that is developing a roadable electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicle called ASKA™.

The Battery System Integration Engineer is responsible for the design, testing and integration of battery systems, bringing experience to build best in class high power eVTOL application system with supreme thermal management performance.

Position Responsibilities

• highly experienced in battery systems, bringing expertise in cells, modules, high voltage busbars, switchgears, BMS and diagnostics

• perform requirements definition for battery system based on eVTOL operational requirements and environmental conditions (especially in thermal, EMI, HIRF, shock and vibration)

• integration with aircraft structure (work closely with Structure engineers)

• electronics integration (work closely with Electrical system engineers)

• management design, analysis and testing

• trade off studies to further reduce weight and volume, continuous improvement in package efficiency.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience relating to battery technology is required

• Proficiency in CATIA and at least one battery system modeling/simulation suite

• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills in electrical, thermal, structural, and systems domains, including root cause determination and corrective action

• Experience in electrical circuit simulation and analysis of high voltage hardware and electrical loads

• Bachelor’s degree major in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering is preferred, Master’s degree with thesis related to battery technology is a plus.

Please note before applying

• We are not offering relocation.

• Candidates must have an existing visa and be legally authorized to live and work in the United States, we cannot help applicants to obtain a visa.

• Will consider a visa transfer for the right non-US candidate who is currently living and working in the U.S.

ASKA™ is on an exciting journey skyward – we have signed a five-year Space Act Agreement with NASA to advance our participation in NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility Campaign, jointly organized with the FAA.

Competitive salary and benefits (medical and vision insurance…).

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Program Manager

Full-time position

On-site

Mountain View, CA

We’re looking for a Program Manager to help our engineering team take ASKA™ skyward – ASKA™ is the world’s first electric drive and fly vehicle that can drive on the road like a car and take off vertically, and fly in the air like an aircraft.

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The ideal candidate has managed a team of engineers in new product development in an automotive or aerospace environment. You have solid Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering experience. Good communication and people skills are essential. You’ll be joining a mature growth startup and be a dedicated contributor to the team, our vision, and write the future of air mobility.

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This is an on-site position at the ASKA™ headquarters in Los Altos, CA. Occasional travel (5%) will be needed to ensure vendor coordination and verification.

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• We are not offering relocation.

• Candidates must have an existing visa and be legally authorized to live and work in the United States, we cannot help applicants to obtain a visa.

• Will consider a visa transfer for the right non-US candidate who is currently living and working in the U.S.

• Responsible for managing an entire engineering project of varying complexity within established scope

• Utilize creative and mature engineering judgment, manage complex engineering problems by leading and collaborating with the engineering team

• Align with the customer and development joint vision objectives

• Develop and administer organizational schedules, tasks, and deliverables

• Set performance requirements, estimate work scopes, ensure quality of designed product, and monitor budget performance

• Conduct briefings for senior level management and conduct technical meetings for internal/external contacts and customers/suppliers

• Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the product development process from concept to production

• Proficiency in configuration management process (change control)

• Organize priorities on engineering deliverables in accordance with short term and long term goals

• Have very good presentation skills - Familiarity with part 23,27 FAR requirements

• Demonstrate ability to communicate to multiple engineering disciplines such Aerodynamics/Structures/Electrical/Manufacturing/Supply Chain/Finance

• Experience in PLM/PDM tools such as Enovia (3DExperience Enovia preferred)

• Understanding of project management software tools such as Microsoft Project and Enovia is a plus, also online management tools such as Monday and Trello.

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Competitive salary and benefits (medical and vision insurance…).

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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Social Media

Specialist

Full-time position

On-site

Los Altos, CA

Join us as a Social Media Manager/Specialist to drive our social media strategy for the ASKA™ drive and fly vehicle for consumers. If you are an expert at building high-end luxury, consumer, automotive or aviation brands online, this job is perfect for you!

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This is an on-site position - no agencies or consultants please

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Job Details

• Devise cutting edge digital strategies and tactics to drive our pre-sales of ASKA™

• Develop a multichannel digital marketing program to support sales efforts and new user acquisition across channels

• Engage and monitor our company’s social media audiences and all incoming leads on a daily, consistent basis by reading and responding with targeted information

• Perform day-to-day social media activities

• Create a regular publishing schedule for social content

• Regularly analyze performance results and make recommendations for decisions across spend, targeting, email, creative, landing pages, and beyond.

• Weekly KPI reporting to the founders.

Qualifications

You have 4+ years of hands-on workplace experience in professional social media management and digital marketing.

Please provide examples of past successful social media campaigns (Instagram, Facebook, LInkedin) that you designed, developed and rolled out.

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You have experience with SEO and analytics and scheduling tools like Buffer or Hootsuite. It's useful to have experience using content creation tools such as Adobe Spark, Giphy, and Canva. Good storytelling skills are essential.

We're looking for someone who's committed to the role, has a creative vision, and has demonstrated abilities in creating, implementing and tracking successful social media campaigns.

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• You thrive in a performance-focused startup environment and feel energized by scaling businesses

• Flexibility to quickly adapt in a rapidly changing environment, meeting targets

• Good communicator and open to share ideas and information with other colleagues

• Ability to design content such as social media graphics for Facebook cover, profile pic, thumbnails, ads, landing pages, Twitter profile, Blog, etc. Strong plus if you can use Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.

• Demonstrated experience in building brand awareness and online reputation.

• We are not offering relocation.

• Candidates must have an existing visa and be legally authorized to live and work in the United States, we cannot help applicants to obtain a visa.

• Will consider a visa transfer for the right non-US candidate who is currently living and working in the U.S.

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Competitive salary and benefits (medical and vision insurance…)

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We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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