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Pivotal · 18 hours ago

Internship, Software Engineering (Summer 2026)

Palo Alto, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Pivotal is a leader in the electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft market, designing and manufacturing innovative aircraft. The internship role involves assisting in the design and debugging of embedded firmware, collaborating with teams to optimize firmware performance and contribute to system-level software architecture.

AerospaceAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist in the design, implementation, and debugging of embedded firmware for microcontrollers and embedded processors

Develop and test drivers, communication interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, etc.), and real-time control algorithms

Contribute to system-level software architecture, code reviews, and integration efforts

Collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure seamless device communication

Optimize firmware performance for speed, power efficiency, and reliability

Qualification

C/C++PythonEmbedded firmwareCommunication interfacesCommunication skills

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar from an accredited university

Interest in eVTOL industry and personal flight

Experience in C/C++ and Python

Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment

Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

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

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

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Kenneth Karklin

Chief Executive Officer

Jon Campagna

Chief Financial Officer

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