Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup launched in 2020 by Tesla alumni that is bringing the $26B recreational vehicle industry into the electric age. Based in San Francisco and Boulder, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.
Overview
Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families.
Honoring Diverse Perspectives
Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team.
About the Role
Lightship’s mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands that we build a complex system with multiple interfaces. As an Electrical Engineer, you are comfortable designing, building, and testing control and communication circuitry. You are scrappy and eager to be hands-on in a program’s early stages as well as willing to evolve as the program moves into production. You will work closely with the software team and help hasten our path to market with an exceptional vehicle that redefines RVing.
Onsite/Hybrid Work
Hybrid roles at Lightship require onsite work from our offices Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesdays and Fridays are optional work from home days, when your work will be executed more successfully from home. Speak to the hiring manager to learn more.
Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip
Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way.
Responsibilities
Electrical component analysis and selectionDesign main control and interface circuitry for vehicleDesign and/or support design of PCBsFully bench test completed PCBAsWork closely with software team to verify functionalityDevelop and execute a test suite to ensure performance and reliabilitySupport integration testing via data analysis, troubleshooting, and debuggingSupport supplier management and requirements definitionProvide input in manufacturing of PCBAsMinimum Qualifications
BS or above in Electrical EngineeringMinimum 3 years experience as an electrical design engineerExcellent knowledge of electrical schematics and control circuitryProven experience in microprocessor and associated peripheral designUnderstanding of hardware interfaces such as ADC, CAN, and I2CExperience with circuit simulationExperience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools such as AltiumPreferred Qualifications
Understanding of EMI/EMCComfortable with high voltage test equipmentGeneral understanding of electric power systemsGeneral understanding of automotive standards for PCBAsYou are self-directed and are motivated to design the best system possibleYou bring an entrepreneurial mindset to your work and are comfortable with uncertaintyEquity
Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.