FirmwareEngineerII

## 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 job   As a firmware engineer, you are responsible for designing and implementing a safe, robust and extensible firmware architecture. Your work constitutes the backbone of the aircraft flight control system. You will participate in flight testing to experience the aircraft systems first-hand. ## Responsibilities Develop software/firmware for projects related to sensors, control systems, communications, and navigation Improve testing automation, software quality, data collection, analysis and validation Debug issues in production, determine the root cause and apply fixes in a timely manner Assist in flight testing both locally and at remote sites ## Qualifications B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar 2+ years of professional experience Strong software skills (C/C++, Python) and experience with ARM microcontrollers Hands-on experience through employment, student teams, and/or co-op internships Experience with real-time systems, Linux development, and low level communication protocols