Electronics Technician II

Pivotal; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plans

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Pivotal, based in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to support the design and production of innovative eVTOL aircraft. This hands-on position involves building, inspecting, and testing wiring harnesses and electronic assemblies in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have over three years of experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent troubleshooting skills.

The successful applicant will work collaboratively with engineering and production teams while ensuring high-quality workmanship and standards compliance in every task undertaken.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in wire harnessing and electronics assembly.
• Capability with EOL test and best practices.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Build and rework wiring harnesses per instructions.
• Assemble and rework electronics, including connectors and cabling.
• Perform EOL testing and verification using various tools.

Skills

Wire harnessing

Electronics assembly

EOL testing

Attention to detail

Education

Preferred IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Preferred IPC-A-610 certification

Tools

Hi-pot tester

Multimeter (DMM)

Continuity tester

Job description

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 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. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. 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. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

We’re looking for an experienced Electronics Technician to build, inspect, test, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses and electronic assemblies in a fast-paced, start-up style environment. You’ll work closely with engineering and production, in the field as well as a controlled production environment, to support rapid iteration, shifting priorities, and continuous improvement—while maintaining high workmanship standards. Harness definition and scope may vary project-to-project. You will be expected to work collaboratively with team members, leaning on communication skills to ensure high quality and accurate workmanship.

This role is hands-on and detail-driven: you’ll be assembling harnesses and electronics to IPC standards, performing EOL testing (hi-pot, DMM, continuity, etc.), documenting results, and driving quality improvements when issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Build and rework wiring harnesses including cut/strip/crimp, splice, terminate, label, loom, and route to drawings and work instructions.
• Assemble and rework electronics (connectors, cabling, mechanical integration, basic solder touch‑up where applicable).
• Perform EOL testing and verification using tools such as hi‑pot testers, multimeters (DMM), continuity testers, and other bench equipment; interpret results and identify failure modes.
• Support PCBA test and troubleshooting (preferred): basic board‑level debug using DMM, visual inspection, connector/IO verification, and coordination with engineering for deeper diagnostics.
• Execute inspection to workmanship standards (IPC‑A‑610 / IPC/WHMA‑A‑620); identify nonconformances and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain clear build documentation, travelers, test logs, rework records, and traceability as required.
• Collaborate daily with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve issues quickly, implement ECOs, and improve build/test methods.
• Contribute to 5S / lean improvements at the bench and cell level (tool organization, defect‑proofing, standardized work, etc.).
• Participate in first‑article builds, prototype iterations, and transition‑to‑production efforts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands‑on experience in wire harnessing and electronics assembly in a prototype and/or production environment.
• Demonstrated capability with EOL test and best practices (hi‑pot, DMM, continuity, insulation resistance as applicable).
• Strong ability to read and interpret work instructions, wiring diagrams, prints, and basic schematics.
• Experience with common harness processes: crimping, connector pinning/de‑pinning, heat shrink, strain relief, labeling, harness layout/board or formboard methods.
• High attention to detail and comfort working in an environment with shifting priorities and quick iteration.
• Ability to maintain accurate build/test documentation and follow quality processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 certification (preferred)
• IPC‑A‑610 certification (preferred)
• J‑STD‑001 exposure (plus)
• Experience with PCBA testing and troubleshooting (test fixtures, boundary checks, IO verification, basic fault isolation).
• Familiarity with aerospace/regulated environments (plus): ESD controls, traceability, controlled rework, configuration management.
• Experience supporting prototype‑to‑production scaling and writing/improving work instructions.

If you don’t currently hold IPC certifications but can demonstrate strong workmanship and are willing to obtain them, we still encourage you to apply.

Tools & Skills You’ll Use

• Hi‑pot tester, multimeter (DMM), continuity tester
• Basic bench equipment (power supplies, hand tools, crimp tools, microscopes/loupes as applicable)
• ESD‑safe handling practices and bench setup
• Harness build aids: formboards, jigs/fixtures (where applicable)
• Documentation: travelers, checklists, test logs; basic digital record‑keeping

Attributes aligned with Core Values

• Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
• Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
• Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross‑functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact‑based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
• Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
• Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status‑quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
• Fosters a high‑performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support—balancing high expectations with a healthy collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate.

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.