News4Gamers reports that SCEE is looking for a Senior/Lead Designer to "realize the future of WipEout on PSP and PS3".

From SCEE’s Recruitment page.

Senior/Lead Designer – URGENT

Wipeout
Wipeout is the most revered, innovative and respected arcade/action racing franchise of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios.

The Task
To have a key role in realising future iterations of Wipeout on PSP and PS3.

Responsibilities
- Being instrumental in defining & maintaining the creative direction of a major SCEE franchise.
- Have a good understanding of the games market & the ability to identify the key factors in producing commercially successful products.
- Be aware of the needs of the global target audience & be able to deliver designs which satisfy those needs.

Prior Experience
- A strong track record of leading major projects.
- Responsibility for the creative direction of at least one commercially successful shipped product.

Personal Qualities
- Ability to generate original and innovate ideas.
- An interest in contemporary trends in art, design and music would be an advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

It’s no surprise that Wipeout would be making an appearance on the next-gen Sony console but this is the first proof that the title is (or soon will be) in development.