Quality and Test Technician

Lightship

Broomfield, CO, USA

Posted on: 2026-02-21

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 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.

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

As the Quality and Test Technician, you will perform inspections and tests throughout the process, ensuring defects are caught in-station and quality is built in. You will also have the opportunity to create and execute system level tests for production and development projects.

Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only

- Healthcare, Dental, Vision

- 401k

- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!

- 8 Company Holidays + the company observes a period of scheduled downtime during the end of the year for a week, allowing all employees to enjoy a break

- 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

Develop and execute detailed test plans and test cases based on system requirements.

Conduct mechanical and functional tests; troubleshoot and perform repairs when required.

Document test outcomes, deviations, and failure analysis results.

Identify and resolve issues in installations to ensure readiness for functional tests.

Maintain compliance with OEM engineering, safety, and quality standards in all tasks.

Conduct and verify calibration, torquing, bonding, sealing, and fastening to technical processes.

Inspect complex assemblies for cosmetic and functional quality acceptance.

Perform readiness checks, supporting power-on, leak tests, and power generation preparations.

Minimum Qualifications

Extreme attention to detail.

Experience in a moderate volume and mix manufacturing environment.

Expertise in mechanical assembly: shimming, rigging, alignment, and sealant application.

Skilled at interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and process specifications.

Capable of working independently, meeting takt-time, and adapting to changing priorities.

Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in PPE-required areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of fundamental electronics.

Experience with test equipment such as voltmeters, data acquisition systems, calipers, load banks and similar instruments to make manual and automated measurements.

Ability to understand and troubleshoot technical systems and their associated communication interfaces.

Ability to read and understand mechanical part drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Ability to work safely around high-power electronics and batteries.