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 high competency in cutting-edge electronics and controls. As a Systems Engineer, you are comfortable working cross-functionally to create engineering requirements and optimized designs. You are resourceful and willing to be hands-on in a program’s early stages as well as willing to evolve as the program moves into production. You will collaborate across Product, Design, Engineering, and beyond to make shrewd architectural decisions that hasten our path to market with an exceptional vehicle that redefines RVing.
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
Translate product requirements into engineering specificationsTrack specifications and monitor progressManage and document DFMEAsCreate and refine electrical system design, such as controller and component topologiesAnalyze data to inform design decisions and improvementsCreate system diagrams and schematicsSupport technical supplier management and requirements definitionCollaborate with other engineering teams to optimize system designUnderstand interdependencies between vehicle, power system, and controlsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related fieldMinimum 5 years experience as an Systems Engineer or Electrical Engineer in an automotive or adjacent industryExperience authoring and maintaining engineering requirementsSolid knowledge of electrical schematics and control circuitryGood understanding of electric power systemsGood understanding of electrical safetyExperience working with electromechanical systems Self-directed and motivated with the ability to work effectively in uncertain situationsPreferred Qualifications
Experience with automotive safety standards (e.g. ISO26262, AUTOSAR) or similarPCBA design experienceUnderstanding of EMI/EMC design principlesBasic understanding of PythonModeling using Matlab/SimulinkEquity
Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.