Pivotal Software, Inc. · 3 months ago
Senior Embedded Systems Engineer – Verification & Validation Focus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$151K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expPivotal is a leader in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, known for their innovative designs like the BlackFly. They are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Software Engineer to develop and verify safety-critical flight software, focusing on low-level hardware interfaces and embedded operating systems. The role involves extensive collaboration with various teams to ensure rigorous verification and compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
Develop, test, and maintain embedded software in C/C++, Rust, and/or Ada for safety-critical systems on custom avionics and powertrain hardware
Design and implement real-time control logic for propulsion, thermal management, and power distribution systems
Execute full life-cycle development from software architecture and requirements to integration, test, and certification artifacts
Author and maintain certification-compliant software documentation, including Software Verification Cases & Procedures (SVCP), Software Configuration Management Plans (SCMP), and Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTM)
Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests, and automated regression tests
Integrate and debug software on RTOS and embedded Linux platforms; perform kernel-level diagnostics and performance optimization
Support flight test operations through rapid diagnostics, telemetry toolchains, and field-deployable updates
Collaborate with systems, electrical, and GNC teams to ensure clean interfaces and complete system-level validation
Drive rigorous software verification and validation strategies aligned with DO-178C and ARP4754A processes
Lead or contribute to software reviews, including PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR milestones
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in embedded software engineering for aerospace, automotive, or robotics systems
Deep experience with C/C++, embedded Linux, and/or RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, Green Hills)
Strong understanding of real-time systems, deterministic behavior, and low-level debugging
Demonstrated experience writing and executing embedded software verification plans
Familiarity with avionics communication protocols (CAN, ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, SPI, I²C, UART)
Proficiency with software requirements management, test case development, and formal documentation
Preferred
Experience supporting FAA certification efforts under DO-178C Level C or higher
Familiarity with Simulink, MATLAB, Speedgoat, and HIL test platforms
Prior work with autonomous systems, electric propulsion, or thermal management software
Experience with Git-based workflows, CI/CD for embedded targets, and safety-critical DevOps
Familiarity with digital engineering platforms such as DOORS-NG, JIRA, Jama, or 3DEXPERIENCE
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Company
Pivotal Software, Inc.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7BKey Investors
General Electric
2019-08-22Acquired
2018-01-01Series Unknown
2016-05-05Series C· $653M
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Udo Kohlmeyer
Senior Solutions Designer
Zach Robinson
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