Senior Embedded Software Engineer

As part of the Embedded Software Engineering team, you will drive the development and maintenance of the manufacturing test systems used for our eVTOL aircraft. Responsibilities • Design and implement full avionics embedded firmware. • Oversee firmware architecture for all avionics. • Ensure development can conform to DO178-C • Oversee and conduct trade studies between different design considerations • Design and recommend sensor interfaces • Implement code and V&V • Collaborate with the systems engineering and other engineering specialty teams to define requirements related to the eVTOL aircraft and systems safety Qualifications • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering • 5+ years of professional engineering experience • Experience with DO178-C regulatory Process • One or more products from concept to aircraft production. • Extensive experience with low level interfaces e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN FD, and UARTs • Experience writing firmware (C/C++) for MCUs in embedded systems • Experience writing python scripts and python development • Experience reading circuit schematics with schematic capture tools • Proficient at troubleshooting circuits with appropriate lab tools Preferred Qualifications • 5+ years of relevant experience with embedded development • M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering. • Experience with statistical analysis • Experience taking at least one product through the entire development process Familiarity/ experience with one or more of the following • FAA Aircraft Certification Process • Defense Airworthiness Process for Software • Prototype and medium volume manufacturing • BLDC Motor Controller integration/testing • Lithium-based battery testing/monitoring • Interest in RC planes, quadcopters, or aviation Attributes aligned with Core Values • Safety Above All: Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily work, identifying and mitigating risks, encouraging open dialogue about safety concerns, and continuously improving practices and protocols. • Customer Focus: Puts customers at the center of every action by understanding their challenges, delivering meaningful value, and supporting their success. • Work Better Together: Seeks and values diverse perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication and commitment to shared decisions. • Be the Pilot: Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes. • Embrace the Unknown: Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical approaches to overcome obstacles and drive progress. • Respect for People: Fosters a high-performance culture grounded in respect, professionalism, and support by balancing high expectations with a healthy, collaborative environment and being a trusted, dependable teammate. $150,000 - $180,000 a year Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA. Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.