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    Senior Electrical Engineer - Palo Alto, United States - Pivotal

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    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, the first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

    Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal vehicles are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications.

    Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been in development, preparing to enter the market for over 10 years.

    We recently announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, planned for general release and scalable production in January 2024.
    Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of technology investment today. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. We invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

    As part of the Electrical Engineering team, you will lead the design, manufacturing, and testing of subsystems within the aircraft's avionics and electronics.

    You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. We believe a wide variety of skills and backgrounds are necessary to encourage innovation.
    Responsibilities

    Take ownership of multiple electronic assemblies on the aircraft throughout the design lifecycle
    Explore architectural changes to existing designs
    Create efficient production testing solutions for electronic assemblies
    Design and coordinate design validation testing for our electronics and sensors
    Mentor electrical engineers and provide technical guidance in design and development process
    Perform root cause analysis and implement fixes to improve yield, performance, reliability, and/or manufacturability
    Iterate on existing designs and develop innovative solutions to new problems
    Develop hardware and firmware for projects related to power, propulsion, sensor, and control systems
    Qualifications

    Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
    Minimum 5+ years relevant experience
    Experience with PCB layout and schematic capture
    Experience with common communication protocols (SPI, UART, CAN)
    Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design concepts
    Proficient at troubleshooting circuits with appropriate lab tools
    Strong verbal and written communication skills required
    Must be willing to thrive in a fast-paced environment
    Bonus Qualifications

    Experience with aviation electronics standards, architecture and processes
    Experience taking at least one product through the entire development process
    Experience with data analysis/aggregation using python or MATLAB
    Proficient at troubleshooting firmware (C/C++) with appropriate environment
    Familiarity/experience with one or more of the following:

    Low and high voltage power electronics design
    EMI/EMC compliance
    DFMEA, reliability metrics
    Prototype and medium volume manufacturing
    GPS or UAV sensors
    Personal Attributes

    Resourceful, curious, and never satisfied with the status quo

    A lean mindset:
    Always thinking about how to make things more efficient

    A growth mindset:
    Love learning and being challenged
    Thrive in a fast-moving, stimulating, and supportive team environmentStrong work ethic and detail-oriented

    Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

    Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.
    Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

    All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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