Internship, Flight Test Engineer (Summer 2026)

Pivotal•Palo Alto, CA

5d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

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 early 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. Responsibilities Support the flight test team in a range of technical and administrative roles, including flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs and post-flight analysis Design components for the flight testing operation Fabricate components using in-house and outsourced manufacturing including 3D printing, machine shop and CNC routering Complete and finalize bill of materials of hardware-in-loop assemblies Create documentation and signage for service procedures hardware-in-loop assemblies Support service of hardware-in-loop assemblies to ensure hardware meets configuration standards Participate and support experimental flight testing as a crew member

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program from an accredited university
Demonstrated project experience in your area of focus
Interest in eVTOL industry and personal flight
Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Able to work onsite in Palo Alto, CA

Responsibilities

Support the flight test team in a range of technical and administrative roles, including flight test planning, flight readiness reviews, flight briefs/debriefs and post-flight analysis
Design components for the flight testing operation
Fabricate components using in-house and outsourced manufacturing including 3D printing, machine shop and CNC routering
Complete and finalize bill of materials of hardware-in-loop assemblies
Create documentation and signage for service procedures hardware-in-loop assemblies
Support service of hardware-in-loop assemblies to ensure hardware meets configuration standards
Participate and support experimental flight testing as a crew member