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Pivotal · 1 week ago

Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer - Power, Propulsion, and Hardware

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$147K/yr - $193K/yr

5+ years exp

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, specializing in the design and manufacture of light eVTOL aircraft. The Senior Systems Integration & Test Engineer will lead the integration, validation, and verification of powertrain and propulsion hardware, ensuring rigorous testing across the product lifecycle.

AerospaceAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of integration and test campaigns for propulsion, energy storage, power distribution, and electromechanical systems

Develop and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, requirements traceability, and verification reports for developmental, qualification, and production phases

Build and commission test setups including dynamometers, load simulators, high-voltage test benches, thermal rigs, and custom diagnostics tools

Coordinate hardware and system-level integration of battery packs, inverters, motors, ESCs, wiring harnesses, and other key propulsion/power components

Define and implement Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and system-level test strategies to validate functional and safety-critical behaviors

Lead test execution with technicians and cross-functional engineers; monitor real-time data, debug issues, and escalate findings

Drive root-cause investigations in conjunction with design and reliability teams

Author detailed test reports, including non-conformance tracking and resolution documentation

Collaborate with systems engineering and certification leads to align test strategy with ARP4754A, DO-160, and FAA Part 23/Part 21 requirements

Contribute to configuration control and traceability of test articles and instrumentation

Support the development of automated test workflows, data pipelines, and dashboards

Qualification

Systems EngineeringHigh-voltage hardwareTest automation toolsData analysisDebugging skillsMechanical test setupsElectrical test setupsCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

5+ years of experience in system or subsystem-level test and integration, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or eVTOL industries

Hands-on experience with high-voltage hardware, motor drives, propulsion systems, or battery test setups

Familiarity with systems engineering processes including requirements management, verification and validation (V&V), and test documentation

Experience designing or operating mechanical and electrical test setups

Strong debugging, instrumentation, and data analysis skills

Excellent communication and documentation capabilities

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

Preferred

Experience with FAA-certified aircraft development programs, including exposure to DO-160 or ARP4754A/4761 test planning

Familiarity with power electronics, thermal systems, motor control, and battery management systems (BMS)

Experience with Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or other test automation and data analysis tools

Exposure to Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) platforms and real-time control systems

Knowledge of configuration management and digital thread tools such as JIRA, Jama, or 3DEXPERIENCE

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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