Pivotal is looking for an Intern to contribute to the development of our eVTOL aircraft. In this role, you will support the development and testing of control and state estimation features, directly impacting the future of personal flight. You'll join an amazing team ready for adventure, where you'll grow your skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What You'll Do

Support development and testing of control and state estimation features.
Run MIL/SIL simulations to assess performance and behavior.
Analyze simulation and flight test data.
Build or improve tools, scripts, and test infrastructure using MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
Help document procedures, results, and findings.

What We're Looking For

Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, or a similar field.
Genuine interest in the eVTOL industry and personal flight.
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and/or Python.
Exposure to flight dynamics, controls, or estimation through coursework or projects.
Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic, 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.

Nice to Have

Experience with UAVs/RC aircraft, robotics, or autonomy projects.
Familiarity with sensor fusion, Kalman filtering, or control design.
Experience with Git or similar version control tools.

Technical Stack

MATLAB/Simulink
Python
Git

Benefits & Compensation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k plans

Work Mode

This is an onsite role based in our Palo Alto, CA office.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.