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Senior Avionics Firmware EngineerDroneTalks • Palo Alto, CA, United States
Senior Avionics Firmware Engineer

Senior Avionics Firmware Engineer

DroneTalks • Palo Alto, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Pivotal is looking for a new Senior Avionics Firmware Engineer.

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. They design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly, the first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal vehicles are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defence applications. Their distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been in development, preparing to enter the market for over 10 years. They recently announced their next-generation aircraft, the Helix, planned for general release and scalable production in January 2024.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of technology investment today. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. They invite you to join their amazing team and grow with them.

About the job :

As part of the Firmware Engineering team, you will drive the development and maintenance of the manufacturing test systems used for 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
  • 8+ 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
  • 10+ 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
  • Defenses Airworthiness Process for Software
  • Prototype and medium volume manufacturing
  • Lithium-based battery testing / monitoring
  • Interest in RC planes, quadcopters, or aviation
  • Personal attributes :

  • Resourceful, curious, and never satisfied with the status quo
  • Always thinking about how to make things more efficient
  • Thrive in a fast-moving, stimulating, and supportive team environment
  • Strong work ethic and detail-oriented
  • Love learning and being challenged
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