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 Broomfield, Colorado, Lightship is designing and producing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer that liberates travelers from the noise, emissions, and range anxiety of gas RVing.
Internship dates: Summer 2024
Responsibilities
Design component (PCBAs, junction boxes, sensors) test fixtures for mechanical validation programs including structural durability, environmental testing, and vibration durabilityDevelop vibration, environmental test plans to validate that components meet overall Lightship product targetExecute various component and sub-system level test plans with external test houses and internallyTroubleshoot system/component failures and aid in failure root cause analysisMinimum Qualifications
Pursuing BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldRising Senior or greater, graduating pending 2025Hands-on prototyping experienceStrong engineering fundamentals in statics, mechanics, prototype manufacturing and data acquisitionProficient in a CAD program, CATIA preferredPreferred Qualifications
Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems is a plus