Embedded Software Engineer II

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

4d•$132,000 - $153,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal designs, develops, and manufactures light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including the BlackFly and next-generation Helix. The Embedded Software Engineer II designs and implements a safe, robust, and extensible firmware architecture that forms the backbone of the aircraft flight control system. The engineer also participates in flight testing to gain first-hand experience with aircraft systems. The role is onsite at Pivotal’s headquarters in Palo Alto, California.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
At least 2 years of professional experience.
Strong software skills in C/C++ and Python, and experience with ARM microcontrollers.
Hands-on experience gained through employment, student teams, and/or co-op internships.
Experience with real-time systems, Linux development, and low-level communication protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, and UART.
Familiarity with control systems, robotics, and/or sensors.
Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
Must be willing to work onsite at the Palo Alto, California headquarters.

Nice To Haves

Experience with embedded security.
Experience with BLE.

Responsibilities

Develop software and firmware for projects involving sensors, control systems, communications, and navigation.
Improve test automation, software quality, data collection, analysis, and validation.
Debug production issues, determine root causes, and apply fixes in a timely manner.
Assist with flight testing locally and at remote sites.