Senior Software Engineer in Test, Lightship
Embedded Systems
$142-178k
+ Equity
Electric RV manufacturer
Open for applications
Electric RV manufacturer
21-100 employees
Open for applications
$142-178k
+ Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
Lightspeed's mission is to electrify the RV.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years experience testing software/firmware
- Proven experience in embedded systems test infrastructure
- Proficiency coding in C/C++
- 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
Desirable
- 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
- 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
What the job involves
- Team: Software & Controls
- Lightship’s mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands building cutting edge electronics and controls
- As a Software Engineer in Test, you will design and implement automated test infrastructure to validate our embedded software and hardware with a focus on our unique propulsion system
- 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
- 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
Our take
Whilst mobile homes and camper vans have become a great way to travel and vacation at a lower cost and carbon footprint, there is still an efficiency problem with the vehicles involved. Due to the extra weight that a trailer creates, vehicles become less efficient in their mileage. Lightship RVs aim to solve that problem with their range of RVs, maximising mileage efficiency and creating comfortable trailer units in the process.
Founded by former Tesla engineers, the purpose-built travel trailers Lightship is building have their own self-propulsion system that enables near zero mile-per-gallon efficiency loss for the vehicle it’s attached to. With an 80 kWh battery within the trailer, it can make sure that a 300-mile range electric vehicle remains at a 300-mile range, thus reducing the anxiety associated with the possibility of a trailer affecting mileage per charge.
It is early days for Lightship, which was founded in 2020, with its hardware currently available to reserve. The company is planning a roadshow across the US to promote its release. The proof will be in the sales then, but with $57 million in funding to accelerate its development, Lightship’s road to success looks smooth.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jan 2024
$34m
SERIES B
Jul 2022
$23.1m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $57.1m
Company benefits
- Healthcare, Dental, Vision (full time only)
- 401k
- Unlimited Paid Time Off that we actually want you to use! 3-4 weeks is common at Lightship
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- $2,000 per year towards an RV trip of your own, we call this a LightTrip (full time only)
Company values
- Stay balanced - We prioritize balance at work, home, and in the great beyond, because fun makes for better products, and a more sustainable lifestyle
- Honor diverse perspectives - Our team seeks to elevate the diverse viewpoints of our customers. We’re building a diverse team to widen access to the outdoors, and because it’s the right thing to do
- Own your work - We are each accountable for our contributions to the company’s mission. We take on responsibilities with enthusiasm and dedication
- Results matter - We are ultimately driven by impact, outcomes, and the promise we make to our customers
- Build to last - Excellent execution means a company and a product that last. Our products are high quality, low maintenance, and built for a lifetime of use.
- Act with integrity - The How behind our outcomes matters to us. We consistently do right by our customers, our community, and our team
Company HQ
Mission District, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Toby Kraus
(CEO)Previously Entrepreneur in Residence at Eclipse Ventures, Vice President at Proterra, Senior Manager at Tesla, and Investment Banking Analyst at Morgan Stanley.
Benjamin Parker
(CPO)Previously a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Tesla and Team Leader at Dartmouth Formula Racing.
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