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
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision (full time only)
- 401k
- Unlimited Paid Time Off that we actually want you to use! 3 weeks is common at Lightship.
-12 weeks paid parental leave
- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own, we call this a LightTrip (full time only)
Lightship offers all of its 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
Electrical system designTranslate product requirements into engineering specificationsTrack specifications and monitor progressBuild models to inform engineering trade-offsAnalyze data to inform design decisions and improvementsPerform make vs. buy analysisManage and document FMEAsCreate system diagrams and schematicsSupport supplier management and requirements definitionCollaborate with other engineering teams to optimize system designUnderstand interdependencies between vehicle, power system, and controlsParticipate in engineering reviewsPrior Experience & Professional Qualities
BS or above in electrical engineering or similarMinimum 5 years experience as an electrical engineer or systems engineerBasic knowledge of electrical schematics and control circuitryBasic understanding of PythonModeling using Matlab/SimulinkGood understanding of electric power systemsGood understanding of electrical safetyGeneral understanding of mechatronic systemsGeneral understanding of automotive standards preferredGeneral understanding of automotive safety preferredYou are self-directed and are motivated to design the best system possibleYou are comfortable with uncertainty