Senior Software Test Engineer (contract)

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pivotal is a leader in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, 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's aircraft are efficient, compact, and simple, suitable for various applications. Their distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been in use for over 10 years. The company is progressing towards the general release and scalable production of its next-generation aircraft, the Helix, in 2026. Mobility is a highly valued area of modern technology investments, and Pivotal is positioned strategically in this market. The company invites individuals ready for adventure to join their team and grow with them. As part of the Electrical Engineering team, the Senior Software Test Engineer will drive the development and maintenance of manufacturing test systems for Blackfly's avionics.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Experience writing firmware (C/C++) for MCUs in embedded systems
Experience writing Python scripts and Python development
Experience reading circuit schematics with schematic capture tools
Proficient at troubleshooting circuits with appropriate lab tools
Eligible for employment in the United States
Willing to work onsite at HQ office in Palo Alto, CA

Nice To Haves

3+ years of relevant experience with embedded development
Experience with statistical analysis
Experience taking at least one product through the entire development process
Familiarity/experience with one or more of the following: Prototype and medium volume manufacturing, BLDC Motor Controller integration/testing, Lithium-based battery testing/monitoring
Interest in RC planes, quadcopters, or aviation

Responsibilities

Develop automated, scalable test frameworks that can be used to quickly develop and deploy tests for new electronic assemblies.
Create efficient, scalable production testing solutions for electronic assemblies in a medium-size manufacturing environment (100-1000s units).
Brainstorm and implement improvements to the manufacturing test environment for efficiency, reliability, and ease of use.
Work cross-functionally with design and manufacturing teams to resolve manufacturability issues in production.
Review existing designs and develop innovative solutions to new problems.