Senior Tier-3 Tech Support Specialist - eVTOL Hardware

Pivotal; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

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.

As a Customer Support Representative (Tier 3)at Pivotal,you will helptransform how our customers think about traditional customer support.

This role will bridge the gap between tier 3 support escalations and customer success:Servingas the highest level ofourfront-linetechnical support operations, while also engaging with account level concerns and questionswithempathyand urgency.

This role requiresthe ability to cross collaborate and drive resolutions across multiple teams, while also providing the gold standard incustomer-facingservice. Soft skills will be as critical as technical skills.

Responsibilities

• High-Level Escalation: Act as the final point of contact for complex technical issues involving hardware and software, ensuring high-priority tickets are resolved within defined SLAs.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Drive detailed investigation into recurring and new issues, documenting findings and working cross collaboratively to implement permanent fixes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build inroads and partnerships with Product, Firmware, and Manufacturing to drive timely solutions for critical customer accounts.
• Knowledge Management: Document and develop playbooks to streamline resolutions for recurring issues.
• Incident Management: Manage and curate support tickets within defined SLAs and to the highest standards of note taking and issue documentation.
• Future Proofing: Identify opportunities to automate repetitive support tasks and improve internal diagnostic tools.
• Product Troubleshooting: Proven background in supporting complex hardware and software solutions, electric vehicle maintenance or similar experience.
• Systems Proficiency:
  • Jira issue filing, resolution driving and Kanban board management.
  • Microsoft Office and delivering professional level presentational or analytical documentation as needed.
  • General understanding of CRM systems and support ticket management (Hubspot, Zendesk, Salesforce, etc.)
  • Additional proficiency with backend systems used for log retrieval and firmware commitment lookup: data viewer, Grafana, terminal, AWS, etc.
• Log Analysis: General ability to read data logs and scan for red flags or potential root causes.
• Communication: The ability to meet your audience where they are and speak at a technical level, while also make difficult technical concepts easy to understand when needed.
• Critical Thinking: A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving under pressure and through ambiguity. A symptom focused approach to finding the root cause of the issue.
• Experience: 5+ years in technical support or success role, with at least 2 years in a senior/escalation-tier role.
• VIP Account Management: Experience with critical or high profile customer accounts, or early product access programs.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in information Technology, computer science or equivalent professional experience.

Key Qualities and Culture

• 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.