Senior Hardware/Software Integration Engineer

Lightship • South San Francisco, CA

12h • $160,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Lightship is an all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer. The Senior Hardware/Software Integration Engineer works hands-on with vehicle hardware and software to bring components and features to life, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure systems work reliably together. The role collaborates with electrical, embedded software, controls, and other engineering teams to integrate and validate vehicle subsystems, investigate issues across hardware and software boundaries, and drive problems through resolution. The position is suited to a resourceful, self-directed engineer who enjoys practical problem-solving, communicates across disciplines, and thrives in a fast-paced development environment. Travel up to 20% is required to support engineering builds and field troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in hardware/software integration, hardware bring-up, and troubleshooting electromechanical systems.
• Experience debugging communication protocols, including CAN and UART.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment, including multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and datasheets.
• Experience writing Python for testing, automation, or diagnostics.
• Experience using command-line tools for software debugging and system diagnostics.
• Strong technical documentation and cross-functional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leveraging AI tooling to accelerate scripting and tool development.
• Experience with automotive electrical systems, including high-voltage systems and vehicle networks.
• Ability to read and reason about embedded C/C++ for debugging.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and automation.
• Experience with hardware prototyping, building test fixtures, and wiring harnesses.
• Familiarity with Git and software development workflows.
• Experience with technical vendor management during development cycles.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and validate vehicle subsystems, including sensors, controllers, and actuators.
• Lead development and execution of integration and validation test plans with subsystem owners.
• Develop and maintain test procedures and document results to support repeatability and traceability.
• Clearly document and communicate technical issues, including diagnostic data, to support efficient resolution.
• Lead cross-disciplinary troubleshooting and root-cause investigations, including engineering fleet issues, and drive fixes with the responsible teams.
• Travel up to 20% to support engineering builds and troubleshooting in the field.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Flexible paid time off.
• 13 company holidays, including a scheduled week of company downtime at the end of the year.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Yearly LightTrip stipend for an RV trip and/or professional development opportunities.
• Full benefits for employees and their dependents, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior