Electronics Technician II

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is a leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, designing, developing, and manufacturing light eVTOL aircraft. They are known for the BlackFly aircraft, the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Pivotal aircraft are efficient, compact, and simple, designed for various applications. Their next-generation aircraft, the Helix, is progressing towards general release and scalable production in 2026. The company is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to build, inspect, test, and troubleshoot wiring harnesses and electronic assemblies in a fast-paced, start-up environment. This role involves working closely with engineering and production, both in the field and in a controlled production environment, to support rapid iteration, shifting priorities, and continuous improvement while maintaining high workmanship standards. The technician will be responsible for assembling harnesses and electronics to IPC standards, performing EOL testing, documenting results, and driving quality improvements. This is a hands-on, detail-driven role requiring collaboration and communication skills.

Requirements

3+ years hands-on experience in wire harnessing and electronics assembly in a prototype and/or production environment.
Demonstrated capability with EOL test and best practices (hi-pot, DMM, continuity, insulation resistance as applicable).
Strong ability to read and interpret work instructions, wiring diagrams, prints, and basic schematics.
Experience with common harness processes: crimping, connector pinning/de-pinning, heat shrink, strain relief, labeling, harness layout/board or formboard methods.
High attention to detail and comfort working in an environment with shifting priorities and quick iteration.
Ability to maintain accurate build/test documentation and follow quality processes.
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Nice To Haves

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification (preferred)
IPC-A-610 certification (preferred)
J-STD-001 exposure (plus)
Experience with PCBA testing and troubleshooting (test fixtures, boundary checks, IO verification, basic fault isolation).
Familiarity with aerospace/regulated environments (plus): ESD controls, traceability, controlled rework, configuration management.
Experience supporting prototype-to-production scaling and writing/improving work instructions.
If you don’t currently hold IPC certifications but can demonstrate strong workmanship and are willing to obtain them, we still encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Build and rework wiring harnesses including cut/strip/crimp, splice, terminate, label, loom, and route to drawings and work instructions.
Assemble and rework electronics (connectors, cabling, mechanical integration, basic solder touch-up where applicable).
Perform EOL testing and verification using tools such as hi-pot testers, multimeters (DMM), continuity testers, and other bench equipment; interpret results and identify failure modes.
Support PCBA test and troubleshooting (preferred): basic board-level debug using DMM, visual inspection, connector/IO verification, and coordination with engineering for deeper diagnostics.
Execute inspection to workmanship standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC/WHMA-A-620); identify nonconformances and drive corrective actions.
Maintain clear build documentation, travelers, test logs, rework records, and traceability as required.
Collaborate daily with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to resolve issues quickly, implement ECOs, and improve build/test methods.
Contribute to 5S / lean improvements at the bench and cell level (tool organization, defect-proofing, standardized work, etc.).
Participate in first-article builds, prototype iterations, and transition-to-production efforts.