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Senior Battery Systems Simulation & Validation Engineer

Pivotal
Palo Alto, CAfull_timePosted 2 Oct 2026

About the role

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 
The Battery Engineering team at Pivotal is seeking a Senior Battery Systems Simulation & Validation Engineer to develop predictive battery models, define verification strategies, and correlate analytical results with laboratory and flight-test data. This role will support cell and pack development for electric aircraft and will work across battery, aeromechanical, electrical, systems, manufacturing and flight-test teams. 

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