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Pivotal · 2 hours ago

Internship, Manufacturing Engineering (Summer 2026)

Palo Alto, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$25/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The internship role involves designing, developing, and testing tools for manufacturing assemblies, as well as optimizing manufacturing processes and workflows.

AerospaceAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, develop and test new tools used for manufacturing assemblies

Create and improve work instructions gathering technician feedback to improve documentation

Create and test CNC routing programs for tooling and part creation

Assist in developing and optimizing manufacturing processes and workflows

Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects

Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment validation and documentation

Help implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance productivity

Qualification

G codeCAD software3D printingCarbon fiber compositesManufacturing processesInterest in eVTOLInterest in manufacturingCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program from an accredited university

Interest in eVTOL industry and personal flight

Interest in the Manufacturing environment

Interest in setting up new processes and mapping process flows through a manufacturing shop

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

Preferred

Experience with G code and routing tables

3D printing experience (preferably experience with Creatlity)

Experience with cad software (3DX is preferred)

Experience working with carbon fiber composite materials including 'wet layup' and 'Pre-Preg' Systems

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k plans

Company

Pivotal

Pivotal develops and builds antonymous, electric propulsion VTOL aircraft for people & cargo in consumer, defense & public safety markets

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://pivotal.aero

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Kenneth Karklin

Chief Executive Officer

Jon Campagna

Chief Financial Officer

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