Pivotal (BlackFly eVTOL)
Senior Flight Test Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site · Senior
- Discipline
- Aerospace
- Industry
- Aerospace
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Senior Flight Test Engineer at Pivotal in Palo Alto, CA leads flight test planning and execution for UAS and crewed eVTOL to validate performance and safety. It requires coordinating with engineering, flight operations, and certification teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory milestones.
Required
- flight test planning
- flight test execution
- data analysis
- cross-functional coordination
- regulatory alignment
- test procedures
- safety emphasis
Preferred
- UAS/crew aircraft experience
- certification testing
- systems-level test planning
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.
As a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Pivotal, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing flight test activities to validate the performance, handling qualities, and safety of our UAS and crewed eVTOL aircraft. This includes developing detailed test plans and procedures, supporting ground and flight tests, and analyzing results to ensure accurate data capture and reporting. You work cross-functionally with engineering, flight operations, and certification teams to ensure all testing aligns with program milestones and regulatory requirements. A strong focus on safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement is essential in this role as we progress toward certification and commercial operation.
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