Pivotal

About Pivotal

Transforming biodiversity data for a sustainable future

👥 21-100 employees📍 King's Hedges, Cambridge, UK💰 $6.1m
B2BSustainabilityAnalyticsData Analysis

Key Highlights

  • Raised $6.1M in seed funding from leading European VCs
  • Headquartered in King's Hedges, Cambridge, UK
  • Focus on species-level biodiversity analytics and data
  • Remote-first company culture with flexible work options

Pivotal, headquartered in King's Hedges, Cambridge, UK, is a pioneering biodiversity data company focused on providing accurate, species-level biodiversity analytics. With $6.1 million raised in seed funding from top European VCs, Pivotal aims to link ecological improvements to financial incentives,...

🎁 Benefits

Pivotal offers a competitive employee participation program, equity options, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to balance their ...

🌟 Culture

Pivotal fosters a culture centered on sustainability and data-driven decision-making. The company prioritizes innovation in biodiversity analytics, en...

Skills & Technologies

Overview

Pivotal is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to develop and maintain system requirements and architecture for eVTOL aircraft. You'll work with tools like JIRA and GitLab in Palo Alto, CA.

Job Description

Who you are

You have a strong background in systems engineering, with experience in developing and maintaining system requirements and architecture. You understand the complexities of system development and can work seamlessly across functions to ensure project success. Your familiarity with tools like JIRA and GitLab allows you to manage projects effectively and drive accountability within your team.

You are passionate about technology and aviation, particularly in the context of personal flight and eVTOL aircraft. Your tenacity and problem-solving skills enable you to leverage the collective intelligence of your team to find innovative solutions. You thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to maintaining system reliability while working closely with engineering leads.

Desirable

Ideally, you bring experience in the aerospace industry or a related field, which gives you a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in developing advanced aircraft systems. Your ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams will be a key asset in this role.

What you'll do

As a Senior Systems Engineer at Pivotal, you will lead the development and maintenance of system requirements and architecture for our innovative eVTOL aircraft. You will collaborate with engineering leads to ensure that all systems meet reliability standards and project goals. Your role will involve working across various functions, ensuring that all aspects of the system development process are aligned and executed efficiently.

You will utilize project management tools such as JIRA and GitLab to track progress and manage tasks effectively. Your expertise in systems engineering will be crucial in guiding the team through complex development efforts, ensuring that all requirements are met and that the final product is of the highest quality.

You will also be responsible for driving accountability within the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Your passion for technology and aviation will inspire your colleagues and contribute to the overall success of Pivotal's mission to revolutionize personal flight.

What we offer

At Pivotal, you will be part of a pioneering team that is at the forefront of the eVTOL aircraft industry. We offer a dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of personal flight. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and be part of a company that values innovation and collaboration.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We believe that diverse teams build better products and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of mobility.

Interested in this role?

Apply now or save it for later. Get alerts for similar jobs at Pivotal.

Similar Jobs You Might Like

Based on your interests and this role

Workato

Software Engineering

Workato📍 Palo Alto

Workato is hiring a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Search and Retrieval to enhance their AI-powered platform. You'll work with Java and large-scale distributed systems to solve complex search problems. This role requires strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset.

Senior
1d ago
23andMe

Full Stack Engineer

23andMe📍 Palo Alto - On-Site

23andMe is hiring a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead the evolution of their public-facing web platform. You'll work with Next.js and React for frontend development while also diving into Python and Django for backend integration. This position requires expertise in building high-performance user experiences.

🏛️ On-SiteSenior
2 months ago
Zoox

Systems Engineer

Zoox📍 Foster City - On-Site

Zoox is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the End-to-End Feature and Homologation team. You'll work on defining and delivering product capabilities across Vehicle, Autonomy, and Operations segments. This role requires strong systems engineering expertise and collaboration with various stakeholders.

🏛️ On-SiteSenior
2w ago
PerfectServe

Operations Engineer

PerfectServe📍 United States - Remote

PerfectServe is hiring an Operations Engineer to aid in the development and implementation of cloud capabilities. You'll work extensively with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure to enhance security and efficiency. This position requires a strong understanding of emerging technologies and traditional data-center technologies.

🏠 RemoteMid-Level
1w ago
Q-CTRL

Systems Engineer

Q-CTRL📍 Sydney - On-Site

Q-CTRL is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of quantum sensor prototypes and products. You'll work on integrating complex hardware and software subsystems in Sydney. This role requires extensive experience in R&D environments.

🏛️ On-SiteSenior
3 months ago