Lightship Security

Lead Technician / SSF R&D Lab Manager

South San Francisco, CA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago

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About the role

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.
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.
As our lab manager, you will be responsible for running a safe, effective, and flexible R&D lab in our South San Francisco facility.

Manage and mentor a small team of technicians in an R&D lab environment.
Fill the role of a site safety lead to ensure safe operation of the lab and the South SF facility. Implement safety protocols, proper training, and precautionary activities to ensure the lab runs safely and smoothly.
Create training and usage protocols for the lab to facilitate accessible and functional use for all members of the engineering and design staff.
Maintain all tools and equipment in the lab and continue to acquire and install new equipment to increase lab capabilities.
Support and coordinate the fabrication and assembly of engineering test assets, vehicle bucks and prototypes including electronics assemblies (wire harnesses, PCBAs, power distribution modules), thermal systems and control modules.
Support sales and marketing activities by ensuring marketing vehicles are in functional condition.
Support tests in the field and at outside tracks by towing test vehicles.
Occasionally support development vehicle builds and testing in our CO facility.
Manage company vehicles and maintenance.
Lightship is the first American all-electric recreational vehicle manufacturer currently developing an aerodynamic, battery-powered trailer for the electric age.

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.
Travel (including occasional weekend travel) will be required at times.

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

Lightship compensation consists of the stated base pay range plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

12 weeks paid parental leave
Yearly LightTrip stipend for an RV trip &/or professional development opportunities

This listing is sourced directly from Lightship Security's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.