Human Factors Intern
Mountain View, CA
Departments – Autonomy & Airspace Integration /
Intern /
On-site
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 Human Factors Intern to join our team for summer 2025. You will be part of the Human Factors team that plays a critical role in the design, testing and certification of Wisk’s Ground Control Stations.
Responsibilities:
- You will help plan the evaluations with test subjects, collect the data, process the data, and participate in the implementation of improvements.
- In this role you will be working closely with the Human Factors team, as well as with software engineers, autonomy engineers and test pilots.
Requirements:
- Must be currently pursuing a masters or PhD degree in Human Factors, Experimental Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psychology or Human-Machine Interaction with an expected graduation date between December 2025 and June 2027
- Previous experience in conducting quantitative studies/experiments
- Previous experience in working with eye-tracking devices
- Previous experience in collecting and processing physiological data in a lab, as an example: heart rate, heart rate variability, or skin conductance
- Basic level of understanding cognitive functions and cognitive neuropsychology, in particular attention and executive functions
- Previous experience in preparing data sets for statistical analysis using tools such as SPSS, Stata, etc.
- Attention to details
- Responsibility and sense of ownership
- Passion for what we do at Wisk
Desired (would be great if you have):
- Previous experience in collecting data with iMotions - a big plus
- Some experience collecting and processing human workload and/or performance data in an aerospace context
- Familiar with qualitative research methods
- Some experience working with qualitative data analysis software, such as Atlas.ti, inVivo, etc.
Hourly rate will be $25 USD an hour.
This internship role will be based at Wisk's office in Mountain View, California and relocation or housing will not be provided.
Eligibility Requirements For US
Must be able to work on-site in Mountain View, CA
You must be legally authorized to work in the US for the duration of Internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Must live in the US at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins
Must be either a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in college
Must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0, transcripts are required
Must be an enrolled student at both the time of application AND at the time the internship begins
Must be able to work 40 hours a week for 12 weeks (full-time for 3 months)
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 located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails.
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