Hardware/Software Integration Engineer

Lightship

San Francisco, CA, United States

Posted on: 2024-04-16

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

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.

About the Role

Lightship’s mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands building cutting edge electronics and controls. As a Hardware/Software Integration Engineer, you will work in the lab and collaborate with other engineers on both software and hardware to make them work together to create an exciting product. You will debug hardware and software issues and clearly document and communicate these issues to ensure they are resolved. As an early career position in a broad role, you will succeed through being a quick learner, both through mentorship and self-study.

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.

Responsibilities

Integrate and validate vehicle subsystem components, such as sensors, controllers, and actuators

Collaborate with software and controls engineers to conduct testing and validation of new features and components

Work with subsystem owners to develop comprehensive test plans for subsystem validation

Develop and maintain test documentation

Clearly document test failures in bug tickets to ensure appropriate resolutions

Manage firmware and software updates for engineering fleet vehicles

Support engineering fleet triage and troubleshooting to resolve hardware and software issues promptly

Recreate issues and gather data to investigate bug reports

Travel up to 20% to support engineering builds and troubleshooting in the field

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

1-3 years experience working with hardware/software systems

Proficient with basic lab tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)

Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++, Python

Comfortable working in command-line interface terminals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated cross-functional teamwork

Hands-on project experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience debugging across communication protocols such as CAN, UART, etc.

Ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets

Scripting experience (e.g. Python, Shell)

Familiarity with software revision control systems like Git

Low-level programming experience (e.g. embedded C)

Experience creating prototype wire harnesses for device bring-up

Self-directed and motivated with the ability to work effectively in uncertain situations

Ability to think critically about test results and analyze test data

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work

Equity

Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

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