Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Systems
Lightship
About this role
Lightship is a manufacturer of all-electric recreational vehicles, focusing on developing innovative electric trailers. The company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of power systems, particularly solar systems, for their electric RVs. The role involves collaboration across engineering teams, working on both hardware and system integration to support the company's mission of transforming recreational vehicle transportation.
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About Lightship
lightshiprv.comLightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle company, focused on bringing travel trailers into the electric age. They design and manufacture battery-powered travel trailers with integrated electric power systems and modern, lightweight construction. Their products aim to enable cleaner, quieter, off-grid-capable camping without reliance on traditional fossil-fuel systems. Lightship targets EV owners and sustainability-minded travelers who want a turnkey electric RV experience.
Recent company news
PR NewswireLightship® Begins Production of the AE.1™ Cosmos Edition and Opens Access to AE.1 Trim Offerings Across a Range of Price Points
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Nov 21, 2025
CBS NewsColorado factory creates one of the first electric RVs in America
Sep 2, 2025
Tech BrewElectric RV startup Lightship’s plans for ramping up in 2026
Dec 2, 2025
AutoweekLightship Electric RV Trailer Promises the Tow Vehicle a Serious Boost
Aug 19, 2025
About Lightship
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$120k – $160k
per year