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# Technical Recruiter (Contract) at Pivotal

- **Company:** Pivotal
- **Location:** Miami, FL
- **Compensation:** $60–$70/hr
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/pivotal/ec50f9c4-7d26-4d29-9cca-05ef8eb935f1

## Job description

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.

Summary: We are looking for a Recruiter with full-cycle recruiting experience and a history of successfully finding and onboarding top technical & engineering talent. A successful recruiter will collaborate with department managers on a regular basis and proactively identify future hiring needs. Our ideal recruiter has some HR background combined with work experience hunting and closing with great technical and engineering talent. The recruiter is responsible to ensure our company attracts, hires and retains the best employees, while growing a strong talent pipeline.

Responsibilities:

- Design and implement overall recruiting strategy
- Develop and update job descriptions and job specifications
- Perform job and task analysis to document job requirements and objectives
- Prepare recruitment materials and post jobs to appropriate job boards/colleges, etc
- Source and recruit candidates
- Screen candidates resumes and job applications
- Conduct interviews using various reliable recruiting and selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule
- Assess applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes
- Monitor and apply HR recruiting best practices
- Provide analytical and well documented recruiting reports to the rest of the team
- Act as a point of contact and build influential candidate relationships during the selection process
- Be a champion of the company’s “best place to work” reputation.

Qualifications:

- Proven work experience as a Recruiter for engineering and other disciplines including software, web development and embedded (either as an in-house recruiter or a staffing agency recruiter)
- Hands on experience with various selection processes (phone interviewing, reference checks, etc)
- Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Management Systems (CMS)
- Hands-on experience with recruiting software, including LinkedIn Recruiter, as well as Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) or Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- BS/MS in Human Resources Management or related, or commensurate related experience

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

## About Pivotal

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Pivotal builds the world’s first commercially available eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft, the Helix, for personal, public safety, and defense applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not publicly disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Palo Alto, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing; eVTOL aircraft development.
- **Target customers**: B2B (public safety, defense, EMS, special operations, rescue missions) and B2C (personal aviation).
- **Mission or purpose**: “To open the sky for everyone” by redefining what’s possible in aviation through safe, electric vertical flight.

## Products & Services
- **[Helix eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.pivotal.aero/about-us)**: A single-seat, fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing electric aircraft. Designed for personal use, public safety, and defense missions. Available for purchase through the company website.
- **Hybrid Propulsion Demo (Gen 3 Aircraft)**: Next-generation platform with hybrid propulsion capabilities, currently in development and testing.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at **$10 million** (source: LinkedIn company data)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly listed; key executives include CEO Ken Karklin, CFO Jon Campagna, and Chief People Officer Alison Roelke.
- **Growth Signals**: 27% year-over-year headcount growth (114 employees, +34 YoY); 50+ Pivotal-certified pilots; over 8,000 flights completed; 26 active job postings (up 225% year-over-year); expansion into hybrid propulsion and defense contracts.

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover advantage** as the first commercially available eVTOL aircraft.
- **Safety-first culture** – “We commit to safety as if a loved one is on board.”
- **Vertical integration** of design, manufacturing, flight operations, and maintenance.
- **Strong engineering talent pool** – hiring from top aerospace and tech companies (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Joby, Amazon, Cruise).

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling production of the Helix for personal and commercial markets.
- Entering public safety and defense verticals (EMS, special operations, contested logistics).
- Advancing hybrid propulsion technology for longer range and mission flexibility.
- Growing the flight operations team and pilot certification program.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing safety, customer focus, respect, and innovation. “Dreamers and doers” with a collaborative, hands-on approach.
- **Workplace**: On-site in Palo Alto, CA (no remote/hybrid option mentioned in job postings).
- **Engineering focus**: Open roles in embedded software, autonomy, computer vision, aeromechanical verification, power electronics, and flight test.
- **Transparent pay structure**: Published salary bands for all levels (e.g., PB 9: $62k–$93k; PB 19: $150k–$250k; PB 23: $375k–$625k).
- **Employee rating**: 3.7/5.0 on LinkedIn (31 reviews), with work-life balance scored 4.7/5.0.
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work on a transformative technology that redefines personal and mission aviation.

## Sources
1. [pivotal.aero - Careers](https://www.pivotal.aero/careers)
2. [pivotal.aero - About Us](https://www.pivotal.aero/about-us)
3. [linkedin.com - Pivotal](https://linkedin.com/company/pivotalaero)
4. [jobs.lever.co - Pivotal](https://jobs.lever.co/pivotal)
5. [pivotal.aero - Pay Structure](https://www.pivotal.aero/pay-structure)

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