Manager of Power Systems Design Engineering

OverviewLightship 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 PerspectivesLightship 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 RoleAs Manager of Power Systems Design Engineering you will serve as people manager and hands on technical lead for multiple power systems sub-systems and 1-3 design engineers. You and your team will be responsible for developing, prototyping, and initial testing of the solar array, custom power systems junction boxes, lighting, OTS devices, propulsion systems and thermal systems hardware.ResponsibilitiesEngineering development and requirements generation:Work with the Product and Design teams to develop high level product requirements, and create lower level engineering requirements for your sub-systems by working with the various engineering teams (systems, controls/software, vehicle engineering) Review regulatory requirements and ensure all components are designed to meet themWork with the supply chain and finance teams to ensure all subsystems are meeting cost targetsPerform Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to highlight reliability and safety issues. Use the outputs of this process to create design fixes and drive test plansCreate timelines and schedules for all subsystem development and work with the program team to ensure these are meeting high level milestones and development goalsCreate detailed CAD and drawings of all custom components. Work with the CAD/PLM team to ensure all packaging issues are resolved and all parts are releasedSelect off the shelf components that meet all functional, durability, cost and quality needsCreate tolerance stack analyses and apply appropriate GD&T controls to 3D geometriesHold design reviews with the cross functional team to ensure all considerations are taken into accountHost core team meetings to push forward work and collaborate with the cross-functional teamsWork with supply chain to select appropriate suppliers, and work with suppliers to ensure components can be manufactured by performing detailed design for manufacturing (DFM) analysisTesting and analysis:Create design validation plans (DVPs) by working with the test engineering teamPerform all necessary analysis (thermal, structural, etc) to reduce risk of design failures and ensure we meet performance targetsBuild functional prototypes of subsystems to ensure early de-risking before full vehicle buildsPerform engineering validation (EV) testing of subsystems to characterize performance and safetyWork with the test engineering team to troubleshoot issues from highly accelerated life testing (HALT) and vehicle level test failuresBuild, production, and aftersales support:Create work instructions by working with the production operations teams and performing design for assembly (DFA) analysisPerform first article inspections of components from suppliers and work with in house quality engineering to triage quality issuesSupport prototype and production builds in Broomfield, CO factory (10-15% of time, depending on the phase of development)Support field service engineering of customer vehicles and marketing vehiclesTeam management and leadership:Be the technical lead for electrical hardware engineering design on the Power Systems Engineering teamManage PSE design engineers, and work with program management and other engineering managers to ensure team members are meeting all deliverablesHold regular 1:1s and coach direct reports to build up their technical skills and organizational skillsMinimum Qualifications7+ years design engineering experience, 1+ years of people management experienceExpertise with a majority of the following:CAD/PLM/PDM systemsCreating detailed 3D CAD and drawings for electrical hardware components (cast/injection molded housings, busbars, wire harnesses, insulators, switches etc). Selecting appropriate materials for electrical hardware, including plastics, metals, polymers and ceramicsCreating design validation plans for electrical hardwareHigh voltage power distribution systemsDFM/DFA analysisBolted joint design and analysisRapid iteration cyclesSupporting programs in all stages of the product life cycle, from early concepting to supporting production and field serviceComfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and needsAble to adapt quickly to change and approach challenges with flexibility and creativitySolutions-oriented, with a focus on progress and impact over perfectionWillingness to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels (contributing as an individual contributor and leading as a manager)Preferred QualificationsExperience with solar arraysExperience designing wire harnesses (high voltage and low voltage)Experience with CATIA (3DX)Experience with performing thermal analyses (mixed convective/conductive/radiation HT)Experience with structural analysis (basic stress/strain and modal analysis)Experience with designing for automotive environmentsExperience performing DFMEAs on electric vehicle power systems/propulsion systemsExperience with systems engineering and software based vehicle architecturesEquityLightship compensation consists of the yearly salary above plus equity, which gives you a stake in the companyOnsite/Hybrid WorkHybrid 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 LightTripLightship 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.