Senior Mechanical Engineer - Exteriors & Closures

Posted:
6/29/2026, 3:00:26 PM

Location(s):
Colorado, United States ⋅ Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

Workplace Type:
On-site

Pay:
$145k–$150k/yr

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
As Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will develop design solutions for the body and exterior systems from concept phase through physical implementation utilizing multiple manufacturing processes. The team is responsible for glazings, closures, canopy actuation, body panels, and bumpers - you’ll own a subset. Your work will lead the perception of the product, as the first thing people see and get excited about, and their first touch points interacting with the trailer.
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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.

Lightship

Website: https://www.lightshiprv.com/

Headquarter Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Employee Count: 1-10

Year Founded: 2020

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Series A

Industries: Automotive ⋅ Electric Vehicle ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Recreational Vehicles ⋅ Travel

Visa Sponsorship: Sponsors work visas