Senior Battery Technician — eVTOL Lab

Pivotal; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

401k plans

Job summary

Pivotal is seeking a hands-on Senior Battery Engineering Technician to join our battery team in a fast-paced eVTOL startup. You will build, test, and characterize cells, modules, and packs—from prototype builds through validation.

Key tasks include setting up electrical, thermal, and thermal runaway tests, operating lab equipment, building fixtures, and ensuring rigorous documentation and safety in a regulated aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with battery cells, modules, or packs in engineering/manufacturing.
• Experience with high-voltage battery packs and safety protocols.
• Experience in aerospace/regulated environments including DO-160G/DO-311A/UN 38.3.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and validate battery prototypes from cell through pack level.
• Set up and execute electrical, thermal, and thermal runaway tests.
• Operate lab equipment (cyclers, hi-pot testers, DMMs, oscilloscopes).
• Build test fixtures, jigs, enclosures, and harnesses.
• Document build processes, test data, and inspection results with traceability.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab and collaborate to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Safety mindset

Documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Electrical testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or technical degree in engineering

Tools

Arbin cycler

BioLogic cycler

Chroma power supplies

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Spot welding equipment

3D printing / CNC

Job description

Pivotal is seeking a hands-on Senior Battery Engineering Technician to join our battery team in a fast-paced eVTOL startup. You will build, test, and characterize cells, modules, and packs—from prototype builds through validation.

Key tasks include setting up electrical, thermal, and thermal runaway tests, operating lab equipment, building fixtures, and ensuring rigorous documentation and safety in a regulated aerospace environment.