Pivotal (BlackFly eVTOL)
Senior Battery Engineering Technician
Palo Alto, CA · On-site · Mid
- Discipline
- Manufacturing
- Industry
- Aerospace
Spec sheet
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Engineering
Senior Battery Engineering Technician at Pivotal in Palo Alto leads hands-on battery module and pack builds and testing in a fast-paced eVTOL startup. Requires hands-on build/test experience in batteries and module validation, with detail orientation and safety focus.
Day shift
Required
- battery
- test
- prototype
- characterize
- modules
- packs
- build
Preferred
- hands-on
- safety-first
- startup
- eVTOL
- battery cells
- modules
- pack validation
Benefits
- medical
- 401k
- PTO
Employer description
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.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly motivated and hands-on Battery Engineering Technician to join our battery team in a fast-paced eVTOL startup environment. You will work closely with battery engineers to build, test, and characterize battery modules and packs — from prototype builds through validation. This role requires strong attention to detail, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.
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