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Pivotal

Firmware Engineer II

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$132K - $153K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Flight Test Operator I

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Firmware Engineer II

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$132K - $153K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$180K - $210K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Quality Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$101K - $125K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Staff Power Electronics Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$131K - $155K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Firmware Engineer II

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$132K - $153K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Archer

EE Lead

San Jose, CA

$170K - $215K/yr

Own the technical vision and execution strategy for integrated test capabilities supporting Archer's eVTOL certification program within lab Infrastructure. * Lead, mentor, and develop the electrical ...

Pivotal

Flight Training Manager

Miami, FL

$136K - $185K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Senior Manager, Flight Test

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Flight Training Manager

Miami, FL · On-site

$136K - $185K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

User Facing Software Manager

Palo Alto, CA

$175K - $186K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

Senior Manager of Supply Chain

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Pivotal

User Facing Software Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$175K - $186K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient ...

Joby Aviation

Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$121K - $206K/yr

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a Loads Engineer to join our Flight Physics team during a critical phase of eVTOL aircraft development and FAA certification. This role sits at the intersection of ...

Joby Aviation

Loads and Dynamics Engineer

Santa Cruz, CA · On-site

$121K - $206K/yr

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a Loads Engineer to join our Flight Physics team during a critical phase of eVTOL aircraft development and FAA certification. This role sits at the intersection of ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for evtol in the United States is $23.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an eVTOL job?

An eVTOL job refers to a role in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) industry, which focuses on developing, manufacturing, operating, or maintaining electric-powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically. Positions in this field range from engineering and design to flight operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. Professionals in eVTOL jobs work on advancing urban air mobility solutions, reducing carbon emissions, and making aerial transportation more efficient.

What are the typical career growth opportunities for professionals working in the eVTOL industry?

The eVTOL industry is rapidly expanding, offering a range of career advancement paths for professionals including promotions to lead engineer or chief pilot roles, management positions in operations or safety, and opportunities to specialize in systems development or regulatory compliance. As the sector matures, those with hands-on experience in eVTOL technology often move into training, R&D, or program management positions. Collaboration between engineering, flight operations, and regulatory teams opens doors to cross-functional roles and leadership development. If you’re motivated to adapt and learn, the fast-paced nature of eVTOL creates ample opportunities to shape the future of urban air mobility and grow alongside the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Evtol position, and why are they important?

To thrive in an eVTOL (Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) role—such as a pilot, engineer, or technician—you need a deep understanding of aeronautics, electrical systems, and advanced avionics, often supported by relevant degrees or certifications like Part 107 or A&P licenses. Familiarity with flight management software, battery management systems, and regulatory standards from agencies such as the FAA is typically required. Strong problem-solving, adaptability, and effective teamwork are valuable soft skills in this emerging field. These competencies ensure the safe operation, maintenance, and advancement of cutting-edge eVTOL technology in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Computer Vision Engineer - Autonomy & Perception

Computer Vision Engineer - Autonomy & Perception

Pivotal

Palo Alto, CA

$131K - $154K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. 
 
Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026. 
 
Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

The Autonomy team at Pivotal develops advanced autonomy capabilities for our aircraft, enabling safe, precise, and reliable mission execution from takeoff to landing. We are seeking a Computer Vision Engineer to support the development of next-generation perception systems for our autonomous aerial platforms, including the Helix family of systems. 

In this role, you will collaborate with autonomy, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), flight software, and AI engineers to design, implement, and deploy computer vision algorithms that operate effectively in dynamic, real-world environments. You will work across object detection, tracking, visual localization, scene understanding, sensor fusion, and perception-driven autonomy to enable robust autonomous operations in challenging mission scenarios. 

The ideal candidate combines strong computer vision fundamentals with practical experience deploying perception systems on robotic or autonomous platforms. You will play a key role in developing vision capabilities that support navigation, obstacle avoidance, target tracking, and mission autonomy while contributing to the broader autonomy stack deployed on operational aircraft. 

Responsibilities

  • Perception & Computer Vision: Design and develop perception systems for autonomous aerial platforms operating in GPS-denied and contested environments; implement object detection, classification, segmentation, and tracking algorithms using RGB, thermal, and multimodal sensor data; develop visual perception pipelines for obstacle detection, collision avoidance, and situational awareness; build scene understanding capabilities to support autonomous navigation and mission execution; evaluate and integrate state-of-the-art computer vision and AI techniques into operational systems. 

  • Visual Navigation & Localization: Develop visual-inertial odometry, localization, and mapping algorithms; implement vision-based navigation solutions for degraded and GPS-denied environments; support SLAM and feature-based localization systems; design robust estimation methods that fuse camera, IMU, GPS, lidar, and radar data; improve navigation performance through sensor fusion and environmental awareness. 

  • Machine Learning & AI: Develop, train, and deploy deep learning models for onboard perception; create data processing, labeling, augmentation, and evaluation pipelines; optimize neural networks for real-time inference on embedded computing platforms; analyze model performance and improve robustness across operational conditions; support deployment of perception models on edge AI hardware. 

  • Camera Systems & Sensor Integration: Integrate and evaluate diverse imaging systems including RGB, stereo, fisheye, thermal, and event-based cameras; develop camera calibration workflows and sensor characterization procedures; support multi-camera synchronization and calibration efforts; improve image quality, calibration accuracy, and perception system reliability; collaborate with hardware teams to evaluate and integrate emerging sensor technologies. 

  • Testing & Validation: Develop simulation and testing frameworks for perception algorithms; support software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight testing activities; analyze flight data to identify performance gaps and improve perception robustness; establish metrics and validation procedures for autonomous perception systems; document system performance and support field deployments. 

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. 

  • Experience: 2-4 years of industry experience in computer vision, robotics, machine learning, or autonomous systems OR Master's degree with 1-2 years of industry experience. 

  • Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust. 

  • Experience with OpenCV and modern computer vision frameworks. 

  • Experience developing perception systems using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar machine learning frameworks. 

  • Strong understanding of image processing, geometric vision, and camera systems. 

  • Experience with object detection, tracking, segmentation, and machine learning-based perception algorithms. 

  • Familiarity with sensor fusion and state estimation techniques. 

  • Experience with ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics middleware. 

  • Experience developing software in Linux environments. 

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD in Computer Vision, Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field. 
  • Experience with autonomous aircraft, UAVs, robotics, or aerospace systems. 
  • Experience with visual SLAM, visual-inertial odometry, or localization systems. 
  • Knowledge of camera calibration, multi-camera systems, and geometric computer vision. 
  • Experience integrating lidar, radar, thermal cameras, and inertial sensors into perception systems. 
  • Experience deploying AI models on embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson or similar edge computing hardware. 
  • Familiarity with simulation environments such as Gazebo, Isaac Sim, AirSim, or equivalent. 
  • Experience optimizing perception systems for real-time performance and resource-constrained platforms. 
  • Contributions to open-source robotics, autonomy, or computer vision projects. 
  • Familiarity with defense industry standards and security clearance processes. 
Attributes aligned with Core Values
  • Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
  • Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication-committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
  • Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
  • Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
  • Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.
$157,000 - $182,000 a year
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.
 
Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.
 
Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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