Internship, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul… at Pivotal · Palo Alto

Summary: Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, renowned for the BlackFly aircraft. The internship in Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Engineering offers hands-on experience in supporting aircraft repair engineering, sustainment strategy, and process development related to next-generation electric flight. Responsibilities: - Support development of aircraft repair procedures for structural, mechanical, electrical, and battery systems - Assist in authoring service procedures and repair documentation aligned with ATA iSpec 2200 structure - Participate in teardown, inspection, and evaluation of returned components and assemblies - Support root cause investigations and failure analysis efforts - Evaluate repairability of composite and electromechanical components - Assist in creating work instructions, inspection criteria, and engineering change documentation - Support battery and BMS handling evaluations and process development - Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Flight Operations teams - Contribute to development of scalable MRO processes aligned with future FAA Part 145 pathway - Document repair data, test results, and continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution - Strong interest in aircraft systems, sustainment engineering, and hands-on hardware work - Demonstrated academic or project experience in structural, mechanical, or electrical systems - Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation capability - Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment - Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident - Able to work onsite in Palo Alto, CA Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on experience in aircraft, electric vehicles, robotics, or motorsports teams (AIAA Design/Build/Fly, Formula SAE, etc.) - Exposure to composites, high-voltage systems, or failure analysis - Familiarity with aviation regulatory concepts (FAA Part 43, Part 145, airworthiness standards) - Experience working with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems - Experience using CAD tools (3DX preferred) - Shop, fabrication, or mechanical assembly experience - Interest in long-term career growth in aerospace sustainment or repair engineering Required Skills: Aircraft systems, Sustainment engineering, Structural systems, Mechanical systems, Electrical systems, Engineering drawings interpretation, Composite materials, Electromechanical components, Battery management systems, Failure analysis, FAA Part 145 regulations, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, CAD tools, Task management Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer