Internship, Electrical Engineering (Summer 2026)

Job 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 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 Assist in schematic design, PCB layout, and hardware bring-up. Support testing, debugging, and validation of electronic circuits and systems. Collaborate with firmware and mechanical teams to ensure seamless system integration. Conduct data collection and analysis to verify design performance. Document test results, revisions, and design improvements. Qualifications Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited university 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 $25 - $25 an hourApplicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA. 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Keywords internships electrical-engineering-and-planning planning-and-design visual-art-design product-development-and-design printed-circuit-board-pcb pcb-design cabinet-construction-materials-hardware testing-and-analysis debugging firmware systems-integration fashion-designers-collections credit-and-collections sensors-test-measurement dating-personals ability-lms environment-health-and-safety-hsse ecology-environment clubs-organizations non-disclosure-agreement-nda certificate-authority-ca command-center religion-belief-and-spirituality sexual-orientation ethnicity-national-origin laws-and-regulations