Pivotal Systems
Senior Configuration Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · Senior
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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
- Lead and facilitate Change Board meetings
- Own and enforce the change control process across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
- Maintain and evolve product configuration baselines for aircraft, subsystems, and accessories.
- Act as a liaison between design, supply chain, production, and quality teams for change management coordination.
- Develop training, checklists, templates, and workflows to improve Change Control process efficiency.
- Participate in internal audits and support readiness for AS9100 and ISO9001 quality system reviews.
- Lead and facilitate Change Board meetings; ensure timely review, disposition, and execution of Change Requests (CRs), Change Orders (COs), and Change Actions (CAs).
- 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.
- The Senior Configuration Engineer is an individual contributor that supports engineering teams in releasing parts, BOMs, and technical documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related fields.
- 7+ years of experience in configuration or document control, change management, or PLM administration within aerospace, automotive, or regulated industries.
- Hands-on experience with PLM tools and ERP systems.
- Hands-on experience with Assembly Design, Part Design and CAD software applications.
- Strong understanding of engineering change workflows and product lifecycle management.
- Strong understanding of configured BOMs, genealogy reports, serial number and lot number traceability
- If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective communicator with the ability to facilitate meetings and drive alignment across cross functional teams
- Preferred Qualifications
Nice to have
- 4+ years of experience using 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, particularly with various ENOVIA applications that are required for governance within 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
- Familiarity with AS9100D, ISO9001, EIA649C or similar standards.
- Experience supporting or leading CCB activities at a Tier 1 or Tier 2 aerospace or defense supplier.
- Knowledge of multi-level configured and resolved BOM structures, evolution effectivity management, variant and options management, genealogy reports and serial number/lot number traceability.
- Background in aerospace, defense, transportation, and mobility industries.
- Attributes aligned with Core Values
- Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Compensation
- $141k-$172k
Company info
- Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years.
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