Senior Field Service Engineer

Lightship

Broomfield, CO, United States

Posted on: 2025-05-01

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

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.

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 first dedicated Senior Field Service Engineer at Lightship, you will play a critical role in supporting our groundbreaking all-electric RV trailer fleet. Reporting to the Test Engineering Manager within our Operations organization, you'll serve as the primary technical resource for our customers while helping to build our service infrastructure from the ground up. This role combines hands-on technical problem solving with strategic service development in a fast paced, growth oriented environment.

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

Serve as the primary technical support resource for our initial customer fleet, diagnosing and resolving complex issues with our all-electric RV systems

Travel to provide on-site customer support across various US locations

Develop and document service procedures, troubleshooting guides, and repair protocols for electric drivetrain, battery systems, and RV components

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify and implement product improvements based on field experience

Build and maintain relationships with customers, providing exceptional technical support and collecting valuable feedback to share within the organization

Create a knowledge base of common issues and solutions to support scalable customer service

Analyze service data to identify trends and recommend preventive measures

Assist in establishing service center requirements and dealer service capabilities

Contribute to the development of remote diagnostic tools and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

3+ years of experience in a technical service role, preferably with electric vehicles, RVs, or complex electromechanical systems

Hands-on experience with electromechanical test equipment and tools

Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, multidisciplinary issues with little or no oversight

Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and issues to a wide audience from engineering leaders to customers and non-technical staff

Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 70-80%) for the first 6-12 months, with ongoing travel requirements thereafter. Expect travel to decrease to 30-40% as service organization and network scales.