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Verification Engineer - Aeromechanical (Design & Test)

Pivotal·Palo Alto, CA
full timePalo Alto, CA

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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 aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer

About the role

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 aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market. Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in 2026. Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us. Future Opportunities at Pivotal This is not an active job opening. We’re always interested in connecting with talented professionals as Pivotal continues to grow. By applying, you’re expressing interest in future opportunities with our team. If a position becomes available that aligns with your background and experience, we may reach out to explore the opportunity. The Aeromechanical team at Pivotal is always interested in connecting with a highly skilled and motivated Verification Engineer to support future growth and opportunities within our engineering team. Depending on future business needs, you might take on end-to-end ownership of verification activities for aeromechanical subsystems. You will take requirements through design, test planning, execution, and reporting, working across both test design and physical testing environments. This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of requirements, design, test, and validation, and is critical to ensuring the performance, safety, and reliability of our aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Own verification of aeromechanical components and subsystems from requirement through validation and reporting
  • Translate verification methods into compliance tests defined acceptance criteria
  • Design test fixtures using CATIA (3DEXPERIENCE platform), and define the test instrumentation
  • Generate CAD releases and support fabrication (in-house and external vendors)
  • Work directly with technicians and suppliers to build test hardware
  • Develop detailed test plans including environmental and structural testing
  • Define instrumentation strategies and data acquisition methods
  • Execute tests in labs and external facilities, troubleshooting issues in real time
  • Analyze test data, identify failure modes, and drive corrective actions
  • Produce comprehensive test reports
  • Support design reviews and cross-functional collaboration
  • Drive rapid iteration between design and testing
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