Staff Harness Design Engineer - Power Systems

Overview Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age. As the macro transition to an all-electric transportation ecosystem accelerates, Lightship is bringing the increased convenience and superior performance that electrification offers to a pastime enjoyed by over 11 million American families. Honoring Diverse Perspectives Lightship is committed to hiring and developing top talent from diverse backgrounds. We believe representing and supporting diverse groups is key to the success of our team members, customers, shareholders and the achievement of our mission and vision. We operate in a collaborative environment with a flat organizational structure and expect a high degree of integrity, autonomy and creativity from all members of the team. About The Role Lightship’s mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands that we build a high competency in cutting edge vehicle design and manufacturing. As a Staff Design Engineer focused on wiring systems, you will work hand in hand with the rest of the power systems, vehicle, and controls engineering teams to ensure power and signals get to where they need to go. You will collaborate across Product, Design, Engineering, and beyond to make architectural decisions that hasten our path to market with an exceptional vehicle that redefines RVing. Responsibilities Own product design for vehicle wire harnesses that may include signal wiring, solar, AC and DC appliance power, and other vehicle sensor, component, and controller wiringMaintain the full vehicle wiring diagram with support from the power systems and vehicle engineering teamsManage high-voltage harness routing and design for the drive system, power distribution, and HVACOwn device transmittal documentation as the interfacing document between device owners, controls, and harnessing teamWork with power systems and vehicle teams to package wire harness components on the interior and exterior of the RV cabinConduct detailed mechanical analysis of subsystems and components as needed to ensure all functional, durability, and longevity requirements are metPerform Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to establish reliability and mitigate safety issues for critical components and assembliesSelect off-the-shelf components (connectors, terminals, wire, loom, shields, etc.) with a focus on cost, quality, and supply chain robustnessWork directly with vendors alongside supply chain for sourcing parts, components, and materialsSupport functional prototyping of subsystems to de-risk designs early before full vehicle buildsWork with the test engineering team to develop DVP&R testing and troubleshoot vehicle-level test failuresProvide technical mentorship and guidance to a growing team of mechanical engineers Minimum Qualifications B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field, preferably Mechanical Engineering7+ years of mechanical or electrical engineering design experience, with direct experience spec’ing, designing, and validating wire harnessesExperience with the following:CAD/PLM/PDM systemsRapid iteration cyclesGeneral harness sizing & provisioningCreating 3D CAD and 2D drawings for harness routingCreating design validation plans for electrical hardware & mechanical assemblies Preferred Qualifications EV/HV Routing ExperienceBoat/AG/RV Industry ExperienceOR Experience in automotive or transportation industries (truck/bus/rail)Siemens CapitalCatiaHarness prototyping Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only Healthcare, Dental, Vision 401k Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use! 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 Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance. We are on a mission to create a more healthful all-electric experience for a pastime that millions of families enjoy and believe strongly that our team should not have to worry about quality healthcare for themselves or their loved ones along the way. 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.