Internship, Mechanical Engineering (Summer 2027)

Pivotal • Palo Alto, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is hiring a Mechanical Engineering intern for Summer 2027. Pivotal designs, develops, and manufactures light electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including the BlackFly and next-generation Helix. The internship involves supporting mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and product integration. The role is onsite at Pivotal’s Palo Alto, California headquarters.

The intern will assist with CAD-based mechanical design and 3D modeling, support prototype fabrication and testing, and contribute to tolerance analysis, material selection, and structural evaluations. They will work with cross-functional teams and document designs, test data, and engineering changes. Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, be eligible to work in the United States, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, from an accredited program.
• 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 eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite in Palo Alto, California.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in motorsports and/or electric vehicles, such as AIAA Design, Build, Fly or Formula SAE.
• Experience with 3D modeling; CATIA is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical design and 3D modeling using CAD tools such as CATIA and Solidworks.
• Support prototype fabrication, assembly, and testing.
• Perform tolerance analysis, material selection, and structural evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design reviews and product integration.
• Document designs, test data, and engineering changes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern