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System Test & Validation Engineer II
Pivotal
Palo Alto, USA
Full-time
Mid Level
Onsite
USD 115000-145000 yearly
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- Fabricate prototype components using 3D printing, machining, and other rapid prototyping methods.
- Manufacture prototype structures using wet layup composite techniques (fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.).
- Build and maintain jigs, molds, and fixtures to support prototype assembly.
- Assemble and integrate mechanical, electrical, structural, and engine systems for prototype vehicles.
- Conduct hands-on troubleshooting, modifications, and repairs during build and testing.
- Provide feedback to design engineers to improve manufacturability and integration.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Skilled in CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar) for prototype design.
- Proficiency with 3D printing (FDM, SLA, or similar) and finishing techniques.
- Practical experience with wet layup composite fabrication.
- Strong shop skills: use of hand tools, adhesives, cutting, bonding, and assembly processes.
- Hands-on experience working with internal combustion engines (assembly, integration, or testing).
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced prototyping environment.
- Background in prototyping for aerospace or automotive systems.
- Knowledge of adhesives, bonded structures, and lightweight materials.
- Familiarity with UAV, drone, or eVTOL builds.
- Demonstrates a proactive safety mindset by embedding safety into daily operations, identifying and mitigating risks through assessments and training, encouraging open dialogue on safety concerns, and continuously improving protocols to ensure a safe work environment.
- Puts customers at the center of every action by deeply understanding their challenges, delivering exceptional value, and striving to exceed expectations to support their success as our core purpose.
- Actively seeks and values diverse stakeholder perspectives, builds cross-functional relationships, and fosters trust through empathetic, fact-based communication—committing to shared decisions for the greater good.
- Drives results with clarity and purpose by focusing on what matters most, adapting to change, taking initiative, and owning outcomes while aligning actions with a clear understanding of success at every level.
- Navigates ambiguity with resilience and bold thinking, challenges the status quo, and combines innovative ideas with practical best practices to overcome obstacles and drive progress.
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