Senior Systems Test Engineer

Lightship

California

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 building cutting edge electronics and controls. As a Senior Systems Test Engineer, you will design and implement automated test infrastructure to validate our embedded software and hardware. To succeed, you will develop a strong understanding of how our systems work and how to break them to ensure a high bar of quality for our embedded software systems.
Responsibilities
Design and implement Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) automated test infrastructure for our embedded systems
Work closely with software and system owners to develop deep understanding of how our systems work
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop testing coverage requirements
Author and execute test plans to ensure our embedded systems meet functional and safety requirements
Root cause test failures and clearly document bugs for tracking purposes
Support development testing in the lab and in the field
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum 5 years experience testing software/firmware
Proven experience in embedded systems test infrastructure
Proficiency coding in Python
Experience with test automation and continuous integration
In-depth knowledge of CAN bus
Experience working on safety-critical systems
Self-directed and motivated with the ability to work effectively in uncertain situations
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with ISO26262 or similar functional safety standard in a different industry
Experience debugging across communication protocols such as CAN, UART, etc
Experience working with HIL platforms like dSpace, Speedgoat, VeriStand, etc
Familiarity with Simulink and MATLAB for model-based HIL testing
Ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets
Proficiency coding in C/C++
Proficient with basic lab tools (multimeter, oscilloscope, soldering iron, etc.)
Experience with test and automation frameworks (e.g. Jenkins, Pytest, TestRail, etc.)
Experience working on high voltage and/or propulsion systems
Basic understanding of microprocessors and associated peripherals
Experience with startup or other small company environment
Equity
Lightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.
Onsite/Hybrid Work
Hybrid roles at Lightship require onsite work from our offices Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesdays and Fridays are optional work from home days, when your work will be executed more successfully from home. Speak to the hiring manager to learn more.
Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only
Healthcare, Dental, Vision
401k
Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!
8 Company Holidays + the company observes a period of scheduled downtime during the end of the year for a week, allowing all employees to enjoy a break
12 weeks paid parental leave
$2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own &/or professional development opportunities - we call this a LightTrip
Lightship offers all of its full time employees and their dependents full benefits including health, dental and vision insurance and covers 100% of the insurance premium. 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. 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.

Posted 2026-07-12

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