Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
About the role
Visual Navigation & Localization: Develop visual-inertial odometry, localization, and mapping algorithms; implement vision-based navigation solutions for degraded and GPS-denied environments; support SLAM and feature-based localization systems; design robust estimation methods that fuse camera, IMU, GPS, lidar, and radar data; improve navigation performance through sensor fusion and environmental awareness.
What they're looking for
- Master's or PhD in Computer Vision, Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience with autonomous aircraft, UAVs, robotics, or aerospace systems
- Experience with visual SLAM, visual-inertial odometry, or localization systems
- Knowledge of camera calibration, multi-camera systems, and geometric computer vision
- Experience integrating lidar, radar, thermal cameras, and inertial sensors into perception systems
- Experience deploying AI models on embedded platforms such as NVIDIA Jetson or similar edge computing hardware
More about this 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.
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