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Senior Systems Test Engineer

Full-time

Lightship

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 building cutting edge electronics and controls. As a Senior Systems Test Engineer, you will design and implement automated test infrastructure to validate our embedded software and hardware. To succeed, you will develop a strong understanding of how our systems work and how to break them to ensure a high bar of quality for our embedded software systems.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) automated test infrastructure for our embedded systems
  • Work closely with software and system owners to develop deep understanding of how our systems work
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop testing coverage requirements
  • Author and execute test plans to ensure our embedded systems meet functional and safety requirements
  • Root cause test failures and clearly document bugs for tracking purposes
  • Support development testing in the lab and in the field

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • Minimum 5 years experience testing software/firmware
  • Proven experience in embedded systems test infrastructure
  • Proficiency coding in Python
  • Experience with test automation and continuous integration
  • In-depth knowledge of CAN bus
  • Experience working on safety-critical systems
  • Self-directed and motivated with the ability to work effectively in uncertain situations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with ISO26262 or similar functional safety standard in a different industry
  • Experience debugging across communication protocols such as CAN, UART, etc
  • Experience working with HIL platforms like dSpace, Speedgoat, VeriStand, etc
  • Familiarity with Simulink and MATLAB for model-based HIL testing
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets
  • Proficiency coding in C/C++
  • Proficient with basic lab tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, etc.)
  • Experience with test and automation frameworks (e.g. Jenkins, Pytest, TestRail, etc.)
  • Experience working on high voltage and/or propulsion systems
  • Basic understanding of microprocessors and associated peripherals
  • Experience with startup or other small company environment

Equity

Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

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!
  • 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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