Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
LightshipBroomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted February 3, 2026
100000 - 130000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Lightship is an early-stage hardware startup founded in 2020 by Tesla alumni, headquartered in San Francisco and Broomfield, Colorado. The company designs and manufactures aerodynamic, battery-powered trailers that enable electric recreational vehicle (RV) travel, eliminating the noise, emissions, and range anxiety associated with gasoline-powered RVs. By focusing on lightweight, high-efficiency EV trailers that seamlessly integrate with existing RV platforms, Lightship positions itself at the forefront of the $26 billion RV market’s transition to electrification. Their blend of Tesla-derived engineering expertise and a clear sustainability mission distinguishes them as a pioneer in electric RV accessories.
Job Description
Lightship is an American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to develop its canopy lift system and other electromechanical systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years of experience designing and engineering similar products from concept to production manufacturing
- Highly skilled in 3D CAD - Lightship uses CATIA (v5, v6, or 3DX)
- Kinematics or machine design experience
- Electromechanical system design experience
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication style
Benefits
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- 8 Company Holidays
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities