Senior Firmware Engineer
PivotalPalo Alto, California, United States
Posted January 28, 2026
150000 - 175000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Pivotal is a leader in electric aviation, offering the Helix, the first scalable production eVTOL for personal flight. Focused on safety and simplicity, Pivotal's advanced air mobility solutions enable everyday adventurers to experience the thrill of flying. With a commitment to innovation and user-friendly design, Pivotal is reshaping the future of personal air travel.
Job Description
Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.
Requirements
- Design and implement full avionics embedded firmware.
- Oversee firmware architecture for all avionics.
- Ensure development can conform to DO178-C
- Oversee and conduct trade studies between different design considerations
- Design and recommend sensor interfaces
- Implement code and V&V
- Collaborate with the systems engineering and other engineering specialty teams to define requirements related to the eVTOL aircraft and systems safety
Benefits
- Medical plan
- Dental plan
- Vision plan
- 401k plan