Senior Avionics Firmware Engineer

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 firmwareOversee firmware architecture for all avionicsEnsure development can conform to DO178-COversee and conduct trade studies between different design considerationsDesign and recommend sensor interfaces Implement code and V&VCollaborate 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 Engineering8+ years of professional engineering experienceExperience with DO178-C regulatory processOne or more products from concept to aircraft productionExtensive experience with low level interfaces e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN FD, and UARTsExperience writing firmware (C/C++) for MCUs in embedded systemsExperience writing python scripts and python developmentExperience reading circuit schematics with schematic capture toolsProficient at troubleshooting circuits with appropriate lab tools10+ years of relevant experience with embedded developmentM.S.
or Ph.D. in Computer Science or EngineeringExperience with statistical analysisExperience taking at least one product through the entire development process Familiarity/ experience with one or more of the following:
FAA Aircraft Certification ProcessDefenses Airworthiness Process for SoftwarePrototype and medium volume manufacturingLithium-based battery testing/monitoringInterest in RC planes, quadcopters, or aviation Personal attributes:
Resourceful, curious, and never satisfied with the status quoAlways thinking about how to make things more efficientThrive in a fast-moving, stimulating, and supportive team environmentStrong work ethic and detail-orientedLove learning and being challenged
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