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Pivotal · 8 hours ago

Electrical Engineering Manager

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

Pivotal is a leader in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, known for its innovative designs and developments. They are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the design and integration of aircraft electrical systems, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and collaborating with various engineering teams.

AerospaceAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the Electrical Engineering team developing all compute, power, and sensor subsystems for Pivotal’s aircraft

Define and own aircraft electrical and power architecture, including power distribution, communications buses, grounding strategy, and EMI/EMC compliance

Oversee design and verification of high-reliability PCBA assemblies including flight computers, BMS, ESC/motor controllers, power converters, and sensor interfaces

Manage schematic capture and PCB layout in Altium Designer, enforcing design standards, library management, and design reviews

Guide simulation and analysis of circuits and power systems using LTspice, MATLAB, or equivalent tools to ensure stability, efficiency, and thermal performance

Coordinate with prototype fabrication houses and CMs for PCB manufacturing, assembly, and DFM/DFT feedback

Collaborate with Firmware and Systems Engineering on compute and sensor integration, ensuring clean interfaces, signal integrity, and deterministic data paths

Drive validation of all electrical systems through bench testing, HIL, and system integration in aircraft prototypes

Establish and enforce electrical design and verification processes compliant with AS9100D and aerospace standards

Develop and mentor engineers, providing technical leadership, design reviews, and professional growth guidance

Manage supplier relationships for key electrical components, including connectors, harnesses, converters, and sensors

Support powertrain and energy system testing, including motor controller, inverter, and BMS characterization

Qualification

Electrical system designAltium DesignerLTspicePower electronicsEmbedded systemsMotor controllersEMI/EMC complianceAerospace standardsCross-disciplinary communicationLeadershipDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

8+ years of experience in electrical design and integration of complex embedded or aerospace systems

Proven experience leading teams designing compute, power, or motor-control electronics in EV, eVTOL, UAV, or automotive applications

Strong proficiency in Altium Designer and LTspice (or equivalent circuit simulation tools)

Deep understanding of power electronics, analog/digital mixed-signal design, and distributed communication architectures (CAN, RS-485, Ethernet, SPI, I2C)

Hands-on experience with motor controllers, BMS, and power distribution units

Knowledge of EMI/EMC, grounding, and shielding techniques for high-voltage/high-current systems

Demonstrated ability to manage prototype builds, PCB layout contractors, and manufacturing vendors

Excellent documentation, test planning, and cross-disciplinary communication skills

Preferred

Experience in aviation, eVTOL, UAV, or high-reliability embedded systems

Familiarity with AS9100D, DO-160G, and RTCA/DO-254 design assurance processes

Experience developing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or system test setups

Exposure to high-voltage battery systems (up to 800 V) and thermal management design

Experience with 3Dx/ENOVIA, Epicor ERP, and structured configuration management

Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Power Electronics

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k plans

Company

Pivotal

Pivotal develops and builds antonymous, electric propulsion VTOL aircraft for people & cargo in consumer, defense & public safety markets

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://pivotal.aero

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