eVTOL Hardware Intern: PCB Design & Systems (Palo Alto)

Pivotal; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pivotal invites student engineers to contribute to the development of our eVTOL hardware. You will assist with schematic design, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up while supporting testing and validation of electronic circuits and systems.

You’ll collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration and data-driven verification of design performance. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, rapid iteration, and documentation of test results and design changes, all while

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited university.
• Interest in the eVTOL industry and personal flight.
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Able to work onsite in Palo Alto, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in schematic design, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up.
• Support testing, debugging, and validation of electronic circuits and systems.
• Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Conduct data collection and analysis to verify design performance.
• Document test results, revisions, and design improvements.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Organization

Leadership

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Job description

Pivotal invites student engineers to contribute to the development of our eVTOL hardware. You will assist with schematic design, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up while supporting testing and validation of electronic circuits and systems.

You’ll collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams to ensure seamless integration and data-driven verification of design performance. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, rapid iteration, and documentation of test results and design changes, all while