Pivotal Systems
Internship, GNC Engineering (Fall)
Palo Alto, CA · Intern · Internship
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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
- Support development and testing of control and state estimation features.
- Build or improve tools, scripts, and test infrastructure (MATLAB/Simulink, Python).
- Help document procedures, results, and findings.
- 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
- Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or similar.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python.
- Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.
- Interest in eVTOL industry and personal flight
- Exposure to flight dynamics, controls, or estimation through coursework/projects.
- Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills
- Able to work onsite in Palo Alto, CA.
Nice to have
- Experience with UAVs/RC aircraft, robotics, or autonomy projects.
- Experience with Git or similar tools.
- Attributes aligned with Core Values
- Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Company info
- Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen or permanent resident
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