Lightship Jobs Hiring Now
Lightship is hiring for 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) and manufacturing operations, with listed salaries up to about $185,000. Migrate Mate updates Lightship's live openings daily. Lightship designs and manufactures electric travel trailers, with engineering, production, and technical roles spanning both hardware development and manufacturing operations.
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Lightship hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 13
- Top team
- Engineering (Non-Software)
- Seniority
- Mid to senior level
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Broomfield
- Salary range
- $65,000–$185,000
Listed salaries for Lightship roles on Migrate Mate range from about $65,000 to $185,000 per year across 13 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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About the Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will serve as a hands on technical lead for multiple power systems, primarily our all-electric RV’s Solar System. You will be responsible for supporting continuous development and testing of the solar arrays, related junction boxes, harnessing, charge controllers and circuit protection. With a small team, you'll also help dive into development on other Power Systems components, including power distribution modules, mounting brackets, electronics enclosures, and selecting off the shelf electronics components.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Product and Design teams to develop high level product requirements
- Create tolerance stack analyses and apply appropriate GD&T controls to 3D geometries
- Own the CAD & BOM for solar & related subsystems
- Perform Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to highlight reliability and safety issues.
- Build functional prototypes of subsystems to ensure early de-risking before full vehicle builds
- Work with the test engineering team to troubleshoot issues from highly accelerated life testing (HALT) and vehicle level test failures
- Partner with supply chain for sourcing parts, components, and materials
Candidate Characteristics
- The ability to approach challenges with flexibility and creativity
- Solutions-oriented, with a focus on progress and impact over perfection
- Willingness to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels
- Excellent communication, presentation, coordination skills & curiosity
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering
- 2+ years industry design engineering experience
- Experience with the following:
- CAD/PLM/PDM systems
- Rapid iteration cycles
- Creating 3D CAD and drawings for electrical hardware components (cast/injection molded housings, busbars, wire harnesses, insulators, switches etc).
- Selecting appropriate materials for electrical hardware, including plastics, metals, polymers and ceramics
- Creating design validation plans for electrical hardware & mechanical assemblies
Preferred Qualifications
- High voltage power distribution systems
- Experience with solar arrays
- Experience designing wire harnesses (high voltage and low voltage)
- Experience with CATIA (3DX)
- Experience with structural analysis (basic stress/strain and modal analysis)
- Experience with designing for automotive environments
- Experience with DFM/DFA analysis
Equity
- Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- 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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will serve as a hands on technical lead for multiple power systems, primarily our all-electric RV’s Solar System. You will be responsible for supporting continuous development and testing of the solar arrays, related junction boxes, harnessing, charge controllers and circuit protection. With a small team, you'll also help dive into development on other Power Systems components, including power distribution modules, mounting brackets, electronics enclosures, and selecting off the shelf electronics components.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Product and Design teams to develop high level product requirements
- Create tolerance stack analyses and apply appropriate GD&T controls to 3D geometries
- Own the CAD & BOM for solar & related subsystems
- Perform Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to highlight reliability and safety issues.
- Build functional prototypes of subsystems to ensure early de-risking before full vehicle builds
- Work with the test engineering team to troubleshoot issues from highly accelerated life testing (HALT) and vehicle level test failures
- Partner with supply chain for sourcing parts, components, and materials
Candidate Characteristics
- The ability to approach challenges with flexibility and creativity
- Solutions-oriented, with a focus on progress and impact over perfection
- Willingness to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels
- Excellent communication, presentation, coordination skills & curiosity
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering
- 2+ years industry design engineering experience
- Experience with the following:
- CAD/PLM/PDM systems
- Rapid iteration cycles
- Creating 3D CAD and drawings for electrical hardware components (cast/injection molded housings, busbars, wire harnesses, insulators, switches etc).
- Selecting appropriate materials for electrical hardware, including plastics, metals, polymers and ceramics
- Creating design validation plans for electrical hardware & mechanical assemblies
Preferred Qualifications
- High voltage power distribution systems
- Experience with solar arrays
- Experience designing wire harnesses (high voltage and low voltage)
- Experience with CATIA (3DX)
- Experience with structural analysis (basic stress/strain and modal analysis)
- Experience with designing for automotive environments
- Experience with DFM/DFA analysis
Equity
- Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- 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
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
Job Roles at Lightship
Working at Lightship
Lightship's 13 open roles are mid to senior level, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are engineering (Non-Software), manufacturing operations, and automation QA. Lightship is a company that develops electric recreational vehicles, with work spanning mechanical and systems engineering, software, manufacturing, procurement, and lab operations. Roles range from hands-on technician and production positions to senior engineering and design functions. Most Lightship roles are based in Broomfield and South San Francisco.
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How many jobs is Lightship hiring for right now?
Lightship is hiring for 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in engineering (Non-Software) and manufacturing operations. Roles span engineering disciplines, manufacturing, procurement, and technical lab functions, reflecting an active product development and production operation.
What kinds of roles does Lightship hire for?
The most active teams are engineering (Non-Software), manufacturing operations, and automation QA. Lightship hires across mechanical and systems engineering, software and UI/UX development, production and warehouse supervision, procurement, and hands-on technician positions. Most postings are mid to senior level, though internship and associate-level roles also appear in the mix.
Are Lightship jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of Lightship's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Broomfield. Each Lightship listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Lightship?
Find a role that matches your background in Lightship's listings on Migrate Mate, then follow the link through to Lightship's own application. Lightship manages its hiring directly, so all applications, interviews, and offers are handled by the Lightship team.
What do Lightship jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Lightship roles on Migrate Mate range from about $65,000 to $185,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at mid to senior level. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by Lightship and shown on each listing.
Does Lightship hire entry-level?
Most of Lightship's open roles on Migrate Mate are mid to senior level as of July 16, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Lightship listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Lightship hiring?
Most Lightship roles are based in Broomfield and South San Francisco, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.