Senior Engineering Technician
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Senior Engineering Technician
lightship· Test Engineering
About this role
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
As a Senior Engineering Technician, you will work closely with the Test Engineering team to build, coordinate, and execute critical testing programs that validate the performance, safety, and reliability of the Lightship product line. Lightship and this role are highly collaborative! You will be working cross-functionally with multiple engineering organizations to work towards our common goal of building the best all electric camping experience possible.
As a Senior Engineering Technician, you will work closely with the Test Engineering team to build, coordinate, and execute critical testing programs that validate the performance, safety, and reliability of the Lightship product line. Lightship and this role are highly collaborative! You will be working cross-functionally with multiple engineering organizations to work towards our common goal of building the best all electric camping experience possible.
Responsibilities
- Set up and execute a wide range of electrical and mechanical product tests. Testing includes: Safety, performance validation, and reliability tests with development and pre-production level parts and assemblies.
- Lead in-test reporting of progress, failures, and testing risks to the test engineering team both onsite and remote
- Collaborate with test and design engineers during post-test root cause analysis to identify failure modes and areas for product improvement
- Fabricate various mechanical and electrical test fixtures using a range of manufacturing processes
- Maintain all tools and equipment in the lab and continue to acquire and install new equipment to increase lab capabilities
- Maintain test assets (test vehicles and test stands) and prepare them for testing, evaluation, and demonstration.
- Collaborate with test engineers during the test planning phase to ensure feasible and realistic alignment with program goals
Minimum Qualifications
- 6+ yrs experience working as a technician in the automotive/EV, cleantech, or aerospace industries
- Experience instrumenting test articles with sensors such as accelerometers, thermocouples, and electrical sensors, and working off of a documented test plan
- Experience with data acquisition systems and measurement devices
- Experience with welding, shop, and fabrication equipment
- Demonstrated experience working in and maintaining a lab development environment
- Experience towing trailers or RVs
- Experience creating custom wire harnesses and test fixtures with little oversight
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience working in an automotive test lab
- Exposure to and proficiency with high voltage safety, power electronics, and electric motors and propulsion systems
- Working knowledge of automotive and AC electrical systems
- Experience with soldering and instrumenting circuit boards
- Experience troubleshooting software and CAN messaging systems
- Experience generating technical documents for training and test report generation (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.)
Compensation
- Actual pay rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
- Lightship compensation consists of the stated pay range plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.
Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
- 13 Company Holidays: 8 throughout the year + the company observes a week of scheduled downtime during the end of the year, allowing all employees to enjoy a break
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Yearly LightTrip stipend for an RV trip &/or professional development opportunities
Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Senior Engineering Technician role at lightship?
The listed salary for this Senior Engineering Technician position at lightship is USD 42–52. This is an Full Time role.
Where is the Senior Engineering Technician position at lightship located?
This Senior Engineering Technician role at lightship is based in South San Francisco, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Engineering Technician role at lightship full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full Time position. It is posted as a Senior Engineering Technician role in the Test Engineering department at lightship.
Which team or department does the Senior Engineering Technician at lightship belong to?
This Senior Engineering Technician position is part of the Test Engineering department at lightship. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Senior Engineering Technician position at lightship?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to lightship's official application portal hosted on lever where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Engineering Technician job at lightship posted?
This Senior Engineering Technician position at lightship was posted on Sep 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Engineering Technician
lightship · 💰 USD 42–52
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