Senior Engineer - Body Engineering

First American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer developing aerodynamic, battery-powered trailers for the electric age.
$100,000 - $130,000
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1 - 10 Employees
8+ years of experience
Automotive · Consumer

Description For Senior Engineer - Body Engineering

Lightship, the pioneering American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Body Engineer to join their innovative team. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable travel by designing and engineering cutting-edge body solutions for their groundbreaking Aero-Electric RVs.

The position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in vehicle body design, particularly in working with aluminum extrusions and collaborating with Industrial Design teams. You'll be responsible for designing body support structures and exterior panels that meet aggressive cost and mass targets while maintaining high aesthetic standards.

As a Senior Body Engineer, you'll work in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure, where integrity, autonomy, and creativity are highly valued. The role involves close collaboration with aerodynamics and closures engineering teams, ensuring proper mechanical integration of various components and managing relationships with suppliers.

The company offers an attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary range of $100,000-$130,000, plus equity. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage (with 100% premium covered), 401k, flexible PTO, and unique perks like a $2,000 annual LightTrip allowance for RV trips or professional development.

Lightship is committed to diversity and inclusion, believing that diverse perspectives are crucial to their mission of revolutionizing the RV industry. They're looking for candidates who can bring both technical expertise and fresh viewpoints to their team.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to be at the forefront of sustainable transportation innovation, working on products that will transform how millions of Americans experience recreational travel. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a growing company while working on environmentally conscious solutions for the future of RV travel.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Engineer - Body Engineering

  • Design body support structure and exterior body panels for electric RV
  • Collaborate with aerodynamics engineering through multiple design iterations
  • Collaborate with closures engineering for mechanical integration
  • Review process and material options for exterior cosmetic panels
  • Work with engineering service suppliers for FEA simulations
  • Perform tolerance stack-up / GD&T analyses
  • Select and work with suppliers to manage part quality and delivery timing
  • Develop and perform component and system-level testing
  • Aid technicians in assembly of subsystems for prototype and pre-production builds

Requirements For Senior Engineer - Body Engineering

  • Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years of experience with production-level vehicle body design
  • 2+ years in a technical leadership position
  • 5+ years of experience with aluminum extrusion design and die development
  • 5+ years utilizing CATIA
  • 3+ years of experience collaborating with Industrial Design teams
  • Collaborative mindset and clear communication style

Benefits For Senior Engineer - Body Engineering

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Healthcare, Dental, Vision coverage (100% premium covered)
  • 401k
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • 12 weeks paid parental leave
  • $2,000 per year towards RV trip or professional development (LightTrip)
  • Equity compensation

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