Senior Systems Engineer

Pivotal(8 months ago)

Palo Alto, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$132,715 - $178,892 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

The Senior Systems Engineer at Pivotal leads system-level development for eVTOL aircraft, owning requirements and architecture across multiple engineering disciplines. The role focuses on ensuring system reliability and compliance while managing requirements throughout the development lifecycle. This position interfaces heavily with test, reliability, and design teams to guide product performance and readiness for launch. It sits within a fast-growing aviation technology environment focused on next-generation personal flight vehicles.

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Required Skills

Systems Engineering
Requirements Management
System Architecture
Reliability Engineering
FMEA
Verification Validation
Test Planning
Failure Analysis
Requirements Traceability
Performance Evaluation

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

About Pivotal

pivotal.aero

Pivotal is an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and mission-specific solutions for personal transport, public safety, and defense customers. The company emphasizes cutting‑edge eVTOL technology, safety, and performance to enable practical low‑altitude air mobility. Pivotal targets both commercial and government operators as it works to advance the broader AAM ecosystem.