Lead eVTOL Flight Test Engineer

Pivotal; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plans

Onsite HQ in Palo Alto

Job summary

Pivotal, based in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute flight test activities for its eVTOL and UAS programs. You will work across engineering, flight operations, and certification teams to ensure data-driven validation and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement as the company advances toward certification and commercial operations. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Passion for aviation and flight testing.
• Proven ability to lead flight testing projects from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of envelope expansion testing and hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Become a flight test leader and technical subject matter expert in novel eVTOL aircraft.
• Lead, coach and mentor flight test efforts based on experience and expertise.
• Collaborate with design, test, operations and certification teams to align with milestones and regulatory requirements.
• Develop detailed test plans and procedures for UAS and crewed flight testing.
• Analyze performance of aircraft systems and components for reliability issues.
• Document findings, test results, and safety concerns with clear reporting.

Skills

Flight testing

Leadership

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

CAD (CATIA)

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Pivotal, based in Palo Alto, CA, is seeking a Senior Flight Test Engineer to plan, coordinate, and execute flight test activities for its eVTOL and UAS programs. You will work across engineering, flight operations, and certification teams to ensure data-driven validation and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement as the company advances toward certification and commercial operations. Travel may be required.