Pivotal Systems

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$175kDetected 174 days ago

PythonC++StatisticsEmbedded SystemsAvionicsDO-178Systems EngineeringCommunication

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.

Design and implement full avionics embedded firmware.
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
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.

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
5+ years of professional engineering experience
Experience with DO178-C regulatory Process
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
If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.
One or more products from concept to aircraft production.
Proficient at troubleshooting circuits with appropriate lab tools

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
Attributes aligned with Core Values
Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years.
As part of the Embedded Software Engineering team, you will drive the development and maintenance of the manufacturing test systems used for our eVTOL aircraft.

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