Jobs at Pivotal

Design and implement safe, robust firmware for flight control systems. Develop sensor, control, communications, and navigation firmware; improve testing automation; debug production issues; and assist in local and remote flight testing.

Design, implement, and deploy computer vision and perception systems for autonomous aerial platforms. Work on object detection, tracking, segmentation, visual navigation, SLAM, sensor fusion, camera calibration, and deploy optimized deep learning models on embedded hardware. Develop testing, simulation, and validation frameworks and collaborate with autonomy, GNC, flight software, and hardware teams to support robust autonomous operations in GPS-denied and contested environments.

Lead and manage cross-functional engineering projects for eVTOL product development: create and maintain schedules and budgets, coordinate reviews and task owners, drive test/release and product launches, address scope and schedule issues, and support manufacturing transition.

Support flight test operations by performing preventative maintenance, assembling and pre-flighting aircraft and test equipment, tracking maintenance and inventory, assisting with setup/teardown at flight sites, documenting mechanical issues, and coordinating with flight test and MRO teams. Requires hands-on mechanical work, basic maintenance tasks, data entry, and local travel to Bay Area sites.

Lead data engineering and analytics for fleet and hardware systems: build dashboards, alerts, and insights from telemetry and sensor data, collaborate with engineering and operations, and drive analytics architectures to support reliability and maintenance for eVTOL aircraft.

The Verification Engineer will oversee aeromechanical subsystem verification, translating methods into tests, designing test fixtures, executing tests, analyzing data, and producing reports.

The Lead Storyteller will own narrative development, create video and visual content, capture real-world stories, and collaborate with various stakeholders while traveling to diverse environments.

The Safety Manager oversees the company's safety management system, ensuring compliance with FAA and OSHA standards, conducting audits, leading safety training, and facilitating risk management processes.

Lead the design and testing of power electronic systems for eVTOL aircraft, ensuring performance and reliability through ownership of their lifecycle. Mentor engineers and develop innovative solutions while conducting thorough validation tests.

The Senior Firmware Engineer will design and implement avionics firmware, oversee architecture, ensure compliance with DO178-C, conduct trade studies, and collaborate on safety requirements for eVTOL aircraft.

Lead the design and scaling of Electric Propulsion Systems production line, focusing on automation, tooling, DFM, and risk management while mentoring engineering staff.

Lead the design and integration of vehicle electrical harness and avionics enclosures for eVTOL aircraft, ensuring optimal performance and compliance. Collaborate with teams, conduct analyses, and oversee production processes.

Lead the design, development, and testing of aircraft systems and components. Conduct FEA analysis, provide guidance to junior engineers, and collaborate for optimized system integration.

Develop and maintain pilot display systems for eVTOL aircraft, focusing on full-stack GUI applications, performance optimization, and UX design.

Oversee flight test team, design test plans, analyze flight data, manage risk assessments, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance.

The Quality Engineer will lead quality assurance in composite manufacturing, develop inspection criteria, manage non-conformance reports, ensure aerospace compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives in production operations.

The Senior Electro-Mechanical Engineer will lead in the design and optimization of vehicle harness and avionics enclosures for eVTOL aircraft, ensuring robust performance and regulatory compliance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams for integration and testing.

The Senior Manager of Supply Chain will develop and execute strategies for procurement, supplier management, inventory, logistics, and operational readiness to support business objectives and continuity of supply.

Oversee and develop flight training programs for BlackFly and Helix aircraft, ensuring safety and effective curriculum aligned with flight operations.

The Motor Controls Engineer develops and validates control algorithms for electric motors in eVTOL aircraft, collaborating across disciplines and conducting testing.