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 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.
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
- 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
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
- 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.
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.
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Last updated on Nov 19, 2024