Intern - Test Engineering

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.

• Design component (PCBAs, junction boxes, sensors) test fixtures for mechanical validation programs including structural durability, environmental testing, and vibration durability
• Develop vibration, environmental test plans to validate that components meet overall Lightship product target
• Execute various component and sub-system level test plans with external test houses and internally
• Troubleshoot system/component failures and aid in failure root cause analysis

• Pursuing BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Rising Senior or greater, graduating pending 2025
• Hands-on prototyping experience
• Strong engineering fundamentals in statics, mechanics, prototype manufacturing and data acquisition
• Proficient in a CAD program, CATIA preferred

• Experience troubleshooting electromechanical systems is a plus

Internship dates: Summer 2024

Employee Benefits & Philosophy - Applies to Full Time Employees only

- Healthcare, Dental, Vision

- 401k

- Flexible Paid Time Off - that we actually want you to use!

- 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.