Firmware Engineer - Pivotal

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly, the first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal vehicles are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been in development, preparing to enter the market for over 10 years. We recently announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, planned for general release and scalable production in early 2025.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of technology investment today. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. We invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

About the job

As a firmware engineer, you are responsible for designing and implementing a safe, robust and extensible firmware architecture. Your work constitutes the backbone of the aircraft flight control system. You will participate in flight testing to experience the aircraft systems first-hand.

Responsibilities

• Develop software/firmware for projects related to sensors, control systems, communications, and navigation
• Improve testing automation, software quality, data collection, analysis and validation
• Debug issues in production, determine the root cause and apply fixes in a timely manner
• Assist in flight testing both locally and at remote sites

Qualifications

• B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar
• 4+ years of professional experience
• Strong software skills (C/C++, Python) and experience with ARM microcontrollers
• Hands-on experience through employment, student teams, and/or co-op internships
• Experience with real-time systems, Linux development, and low level communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART)
• Familiarity with control systems, robotics, and/or sensors

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with embedded security
• Experience with BLE
• Experience with Motor Controller embedded firmware

Personal Attributes

• Resourceful, curious, and proactive
• Always thinking about how to make things more efficient
• Strong work ethic and detail-oriented
• Love learning and being challenged
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills

The salary range for this role is $82,500 - $206,250 a year, as reflected in Pivotal's Pay Structure - Pay Bands (PB) 13-17.

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.