Senior Systems Test Engineer

Lightship • South San Francisco, CA

23h • $142,000 - $178,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lightship’s mission to modernize and electrify RVs demands building cutting edge electronics and controls. As a Senior Systems Test Engineer, 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 5 years experience testing software/firmware
• Proven experience in embedded systems test infrastructure
• Proficiency coding in Python
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Proficiency coding in C/C++
• 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

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

Benefits

• 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 LightTrip

What This Job Offers

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