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 vehicle design and manufacturing. As a Staff Design Engineer focused on wiring systems, you will work hand in hand with the rest of the power systems, vehicle, and controls engineering teams to ensure power and signals get to where they need to go. You will collaborate across Product, Design, Engineering, and beyond to make architectural decisions that hasten our path to market with an exceptional vehicle that redefines RVing.
Responsibilities
Own product design for vehicle wire harnesses that may include signal wiring, solar, AC and DC appliance power, and other vehicle sensor, component, and controller wiring
Maintain the full vehicle wiring diagram with support from the power systems and vehicle engineering teams
Manage high-voltage harness routing and design for the drive system, power distribution, and HVAC
Own device transmittal documentation as the interfacing document between device owners, controls, and harnessing team
Work with power systems and vehicle teams to package wire harness components on the interior and exterior of the RV cabin
Conduct detailed mechanical analysis of subsystems and components as needed to ensure all functional, durability, and longevity requirements are met
Perform Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to establish reliability and mitigate safety issues for critical components and assemblies
Select off-the-shelf components (connectors, terminals, wire, loom, shields, etc.) with a focus on cost, quality, and supply chain robustness
Work directly with vendors alongside supply chain for sourcing parts, components, and materials
Support functional prototyping of subsystems to de-risk designs early before full vehicle builds
Work with the test engineering team to develop DVP&R testing and troubleshoot vehicle-level test failures
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to a growing team of mechanical engineers
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering
7+ years of mechanical or electrical engineering design experience, with direct experience spec’ing, designing, and validating wire harnesses
Experience with the following:
CAD/PLM/PDM systems
Rapid iteration cycles
General harness sizing & provisioning
Creating 3D CAD and 2D drawings for harness routing
Creating design validation plans for electrical hardware & mechanical assemblies
Preferred Qualifications
EV/HV Routing Experience
Boat/AG/RV Industry Experience
OR
Experience in automotive or transportation industries (truck/bus/rail)
Siemens Capital
Catia
Harness prototyping
