Firmware Engineer II - eVTOL Flight Controls

Medium; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plans

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Pivotal is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Palo Alto, CA, responsible for developing robust firmware architecture for eVTOL aircraft. This role requires strong skills in C/C++, Python, and experience with ARM microcontrollers, along with a B.S. in relevant disciplines. The position offers a salary range of $132,000 - $153,000 annually, with benefits including medical and 401k plans.

Join Pivotal's innovative team to contribute to the future of aviation technology and work in a collaborative culture focused on safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in relevant field.
• Hands-on experience through employment, student teams, and/or co-op internships.
• Experience with real-time systems and low-level communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART).

Responsibilities

• Develop software/firmware for sensors and control systems.
• Improve testing automation and software quality.
• Debug production issues and apply fixes.
• Assist in flight testing activities.

Skills

C/C++

Python

ARM microcontrollers

Linux development

Control systems

Robotics

Embedded security

BLE

Education

B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar

Job description

Pivotal is seeking a Firmware Engineer in Palo Alto, CA, responsible for developing robust firmware architecture for eVTOL aircraft. This role requires strong skills in C/C++, Python, and experience with ARM microcontrollers, along with a B.S. in relevant disciplines. The position offers a salary range of $132,000 - $153,000 annually, with benefits including medical and 401k plans.

Join Pivotal's innovative team to contribute to the future of aviation technology and work in a collaborative culture focused on safety and excellence.