Pivotal Systems
Flight Test Operator I
Palo Alto, CA
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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About the role
- Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Work Better Together: Seeks and values diverse perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication and commitment to shared decisions.
- Be the Pilot: Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes.
- Embrace the Unknown: Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical approaches to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
- Respect for People: Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support by balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.
- 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.
Requirements
- If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.
Nice to have
- Attributes aligned with Core Values
- Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily work, identifying and mitigating risks, encouraging open dialogue about safety concerns, and continuously improving practices and protocols.
- Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
- Safety Above All:
Compensation
- $85k-$156k
Benefits
- Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.
Company info
- Customer Focus: Puts customers at the center of every action by understanding their challenges, delivering meaningful value, and supporting their success.
- Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
This listing is sourced directly from Pivotal Systems's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.