Senior Design Engineer - Broomfield, United States - Lightship Energy Inc.

    Lightship Energy Inc.
    Lightship Energy Inc. Broomfield, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    OverviewLightship 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 PerspectivesLightship 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 RoleLightships mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands that we build a high competency in cutting edge vehicle design and manufacturing.

    As a Sr 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 shrewd architectural decisions that hasten our path to market with an exceptional vehicle that redefines RVing.

    Responsibilities Product design responsibility for all low voltage vehicle wire harnesses including low voltage signal wiring, AC and 12vDC appliance power, and other vehicle sensor, component, and controller wiringWork with systems engineering along with other members of the power systems, vehicle engineering, and controls teams to build out a full wiring diagram of the vehicleSelect all off the shelf components (connectors, terminals, wire, loom, shields, etc) with a focus on cost, quality, and supply chain robustnessWork with CAD design resources to create all wire harness models and drawings for sourcingWork with power systems and vehicle teams to package all wire harness components on the interior and exterior of the RV cabinCreate DFMEA for critical components and assembliesWork with engineering teams and techs to create component level and sub-system level tests where necessaryHelp to create DVP&R to ensure all engineering requirements are metCollaborate with the integration and test teams to carry out design validation plan and ensure proper performance of the wire harnessesConduct detailed mechanical analysis of subsystems and components as needed to ensure we meet all functional, durability and longevity requirementsDevelop detailed mechanical specifications based on ambiguous product requirements.

    Support definition of validation plans and root cause analysis for test failuresUnderstand interdependencies between vehicle, power system, and controls at all stages of developmentTechnical mentorship and guidance to growing team of mechanical engineersMinimum Qualifications BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Systems Engineering or equivalent experience7+ years of mechanical engineering design experience, with direct experience specing, designing, and validating wire harnessesExperience creating sub-system and system level wiring diagrams with hardware engineersExperience in full product development cycle: requirements definition, concept design, development, test, manufacturingExperience creating wire harness drawingsExperience working with suppliers to create EOL wire harness quality testsExperience creating DFMEAs and DVP&Rs for wire harnessesPreferred Qualifications Experience in automotive or transportation industries (truck/bus/rail), preferredExperience creating complex CAD models and drawings with plastics and metal parts.

    Experience with CATIA and GD&T preferredExperience with High Voltage Systems preferredEquity Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.$135,000 - $153,000 a year 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 LightTripLightship 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr