Manager of Power Systems Design Engineering at Lightship RV

South San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Electric Vehicles, Recreational VehiclesIndustries

Requirements

Serve as people manager and hands-on technical lead for multiple power systems sub-systems and 1-3 design engineers
Experience in engineering development, requirements generation, regulatory compliance, cost management, DFMEA, CAD/drawings, component selection, tolerance stack analyses, GD&T, design reviews, supplier selection, and DFM analysis
Proficiency in testing and analysis, including creating DVPs, performing thermal/structural analyses, building prototypes, EV testing, and troubleshooting HALT/vehicle failures
Knowledge of build, production, and aftersales support, including work instructions, DFA analysis, first article inspections, and supporting prototype/production builds (10-15% time in Broomfield, CO factory) and field service
Team management and leadership skills, including hosting core team meetings, creating timelines/schedules, and collaborating cross-functionally
Ability to work in a collaborative environment with high integrity, autonomy, and creativity

Responsibilities

Work with Product and Design teams to develop high-level product requirements and lower-level engineering requirements for sub-systems (solar array, custom power systems junction boxes, lighting, OTS devices, propulsion systems, thermal systems)
Review regulatory requirements and ensure components meet them
Work with supply chain and finance to meet cost targets
Perform DFMEA to identify reliability/safety issues, create design fixes, and drive test plans
Create timelines/schedules for subsystem development aligned with program milestones
Create detailed CAD and drawings; collaborate with CAD/PLM team for packaging and releases
Select off-the-shelf components meeting functional, durability, cost, and quality needs
Create tolerance stack analyses and apply GD&T controls
Hold design reviews with cross-functional teams
Host core team meetings for collaboration
Work with supply chain on supplier selection and DFM analysis
Create DVPs with test engineering team
Perform necessary analyses (thermal, structural) to reduce risks and meet targets
Build functional prototypes for early de-risking
Perform EV testing to characterize performance/safety
Troubleshoot issues from HALT and vehicle tests with test engineering
Create work instructions with production teams via DFA analysis
Perform first article inspections and triage quality issues with in-house quality engineering
Support prototype and production builds in Broomfield, CO factory (10-15% time)
Support field service engineering for customer/marketing vehicles
Be the technical lead for electrical hardware engineering

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Power Systems DesignDFMEAPrototypingSolar ArrayThermal SystemsPropulsion SystemsRequirements EngineeringRegulatory ComplianceSystems Engineering

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What does the team structure look like for this role?

You will serve as a people manager and hands-on technical lead for 1-3 design engineers, responsible for multiple power systems sub-systems.

What is the work arrangement or location policy?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for the Manager of Power Systems Design Engineering role?

Key skills include engineering development and requirements generation, CAD and detailed drawings, DFMEA analysis, design reviews, DFM analysis, and creating design validation plans.

What is the company culture like at Lightship?

Lightship operates in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure, expecting high integrity, autonomy, and creativity from team members, while committed to hiring diverse talent.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates should have experience managing engineers, leading power systems development including solar arrays, propulsion, and thermal systems, and skills in requirements generation, CAD, DFMEA, and cross-functional collaboration.

Lightship RV

Produces all-electric recreational travel trailers

About Lightship RV

Lightship RV is focused on creating all-electric recreational vehicles, specifically electric travel trailers. Their main product, the Aero Electric L1 travel trailer, is designed to offer a sustainable travel experience, featuring integrated solar panels and an all-electric system. This product allows travelers to explore the outdoors while minimizing their carbon footprint. Lightship RV targets environmentally conscious travelers, including both electric vehicle owners and those looking to switch to more sustainable travel options. Unlike traditional RV manufacturers, Lightship RV emphasizes eco-friendliness and sustainability in their designs. The company's goal is to provide a unique travel experience that combines the freedom of road trips with a commitment to the environment.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$55.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, Energy, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Risks

High starting price of $125,000 may limit broader market appeal.

Production delays until late 2024 could hinder market momentum.

Increased competition from established RV manufacturers entering the electric RV market.

Differentiation

Lightship RV offers the first all-electric travel trailers in the U.S. market.

The L1 travel trailer features integrated solar panels and a self-propulsion system.

Founded by Tesla alumni, Lightship leverages extensive EV development experience.

Upsides

Growing demand for sustainable travel boosts interest in electric RVs like Lightship's.

Advancements in battery tech enhance off-grid capabilities, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.

The rise of remote work increases demand for flexible travel solutions like Lightship's RVs.

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