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Pivotal

Senior Firmware Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$150K - $175K/yr

... eVTOL aircraft and systems safety Qualifications * Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering * 5+ years of professional engineering experience * Experience with DO178-C ...

Pivotal

Senior Firmware Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

... eVTOL aircraft and systems safety Qualifications * Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering * 5+ years of professional engineering experience * Experience with DO178-C ...

Pivotal

Senior Firmware Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$140K - $185K/yr

... eVTOL aircraft and systems safety Qualifications * Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering * 5+ years of professional engineering experience * Experience with DO178-C ...

Pivotal

Staff Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support--balancing ...

Pivotal

Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$142K - $165K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high ...

Pivotal

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Charleston, WV · Remote

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support--balancing ...

Pivotal

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$142K - $165K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high ...

Pivotal

Motor Controls Engineer II - R&D

Palo Alto, CA

$98K - $127K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... with professional automotive, industrial robotics or aviation experience. Responsibilities

Pivotal

Senior Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$175K - $186K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high ...

Pivotal

Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$142K - $165K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high ...

Pivotal

R&D Mechanical Technician

Palo Alto, CA

$30 - $46/hr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high ...

Pivotal

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$122K - $162K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support--balancing ...

Pivotal

Senior Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

$175K - $186K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high ...

Pivotal

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$142K - $165K/yr

We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft ... Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support-balancing high ...

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What is the difference between Professional Evtol vs Drone Pilot?

AspectProfessional EvtolDrone Pilot
Required CredentialsFAA Part 107 certification, specialized training in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraftFAA Part 107 certification, remote pilot certificate, drone-specific training
Work EnvironmentUrban air mobility, transportation, and logistics settings, often in controlled environmentsOutdoor, varied locations, including construction sites, filming, and inspections
Industry UsageEmerging aviation industry, transportation, emergency servicesMedia, agriculture, inspection, and delivery services

While both roles require FAA certification and involve flying unmanned aircraft, Professional Evtol pilots operate larger, electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in urban mobility and transportation sectors. Drone pilots typically operate smaller drones for media, inspection, or agricultural purposes. The main differences lie in aircraft size, operational environment, and industry applications.

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Senior Firmware Engineer

Pivotal

Palo Alto, CA

$150K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 20 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.

As part of the Firmware Engineering team, you will drive the development and maintenance of the manufacturing test systems used for our eVTOL aircraft.  
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement full avionics embedded firmware. 
  • Oversee firmware architecture for all avionics. 
  • Ensure development can conform to DO178-C 
  • Oversee and conduct trade studies between different design considerations 
  • Design and recommend sensor interfaces 
  • Implement code and V&V 
  • Collaborate with the systems engineering and other engineering specialty teams to define requirements related to the eVTOL aircraft and systems safety 
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering 
  • 5+ years of professional engineering experience 
  • Experience with DO178-C regulatory Process 
  • One or more products from concept to aircraft production. 
  • Extensive experience with low level interfaces e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN FD, and UARTs 
  • Experience writing firmware (C/C++) for MCUs in embedded systems 
  • Experience writing python scripts and python development 
  • Experience reading circuit schematics with schematic capture tools 
  • Proficient at troubleshooting circuits with appropriate lab tools 
Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of relevant experience with embedded development 
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering. 
  • Experience with statistical analysis 
  • Experience taking at least one product through the entire development process 
Familiarity/ experience with one or more of the following
  • FAA Aircraft Certification Process 
  • Defense Airworthiness Process for Software 
  • Prototype and medium volume manufacturing 
  • BLDC Motor Controller integration/testing 
  • Lithium-based battery testing/monitoring  
  • Interest in RC planes, quadcopters, or aviation 
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. 
$150,000 - $175,000 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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