Internship, Flight Test Engineer (Summer 2027)

Pivotal • Palo Alto, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is hiring a Summer 2027 Flight Test Engineer Intern to support its flight test team. The role includes technical and administrative support for flight test planning, readiness reviews, flight briefs and debriefs, and post-flight analysis. The intern will design and fabricate components for flight testing, complete hardware-in-loop assembly documentation and bills of materials, and help maintain assembly configuration standards. The position also supports experimental flight testing as a crew member.

The role is based onsite in Palo Alto, California. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited university's bachelor's or master's degree program, eligible to work in the United States, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited university.
• Demonstrated project experience in the applicant's area of focus.
• Interest in the eVTOL industry and personal flight.
• Ability to learn quickly and multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be able to work onsite in Palo Alto, California.
• Must be eligible for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Support the flight test team with flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs and debriefs, and post-flight analysis.
• Design components for flight testing operations.
• Fabricate components using in-house and outsourced manufacturing, including 3D printing, machine shop work, and CNC routing.
• Complete and finalize bills of materials for hardware-in-loop assemblies.
• Create service-procedure documentation and signage for hardware-in-loop assemblies.
• Support service of hardware-in-loop assemblies to ensure hardware meets configuration standards.
• Participate in and support experimental flight testing as a crew member.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern