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title: 'Field Service Engineer at Lightship'
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# Field Service Engineer at Lightship

- **Company:** Lightship
- **Location:** Broomfield, CO
- **Compensation:** $80k–$100k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-04
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/lightship/d9461585-60c4-4c5c-9d8c-ff1682724cfd

## Job description

## 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 Field Service Engineer at Lightship, you will play a critical role in supporting our groundbreaking all-electric RV trailer fleet. Reporting to the Director of Service within our Operations organization, you'll serve as the primary technical resource for our customers while helping to build our service infrastructure from the ground up. This role combines hands-on technical problem solving with strategic service development in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment.

## Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary technical support resource for our customer fleet, diagnosing and resolving complex issues with our all-electric RV systems

- Travel to provide on-site customer support across various US locations

- Develop and document service procedures, troubleshooting guides, and repair protocols for electric drivetrain, battery systems, and RV components

- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify and implement product improvements based on field experience

- Build and maintain relationships with customers, providing exceptional technical support and collecting valuable feedback to share within the organization

- Create a knowledge base of common issues and solutions to support scalable customer service

- Analyze service data to identify trends and recommend preventive measures

- Assist in establishing service center requirements and dealer service capabilities

- Contribute to the development of remote diagnostic tools and procedures

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

- 3+ years of experience in a technical role, preferably with electric vehicles, RVs, or complex electromechanical systems

- Hands-on experience with electromechanical test equipment and tools

- Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex, multidisciplinary issues with little or no oversight

- Strong communication and documentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and issues to a wide audience from engineering leaders to customers and non-technical staff

- Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 70-80%) for the first 6-12 months, with ongoing travel requirements thereafter. Expect travel to decrease to 30-40% as service organization and network scales.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Strong understanding of high voltage electrical systems, battery technology, and power electronics

- Experience with ECU troubleshooting and maintenance tools including CAN bus communication and firmware updating tools and methods

- Demonstrated experience with diagnostic tools and procedures for electrical and mechanical systems

- Background in product development or manufacturing of complex electromechanical systems

- Familiarity with service parts management and logistics

## About Lightship

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Lightship is America’s first all-electric recreational vehicle company, building the AE.1 travel trailer to enable zero-emission road trips.
- **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed; Series B stage)
- **Headquarters**: Broomfield, Colorado, United States (with offices in South San Francisco and San Francisco)
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Toby Kraus (CEO) and Ben Parker (Chief Product Officer)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Motor vehicle manufacturing (electric recreational vehicles)
- **Target customers**: B2C – RV owners, outdoor enthusiasts, and EV truck owners looking for a sustainable travel trailer
- **Mission or purpose**: “Sustainability and joyful outdoor travel experiences can go hand in hand. We’ve built the all-electric AE.1 to enable zero-emission road trips so that you can explore nature while preserving it for generations to come.” [lightshiprv.com/company](https://lightshiprv.com/company)

## Products & Services
- **[AE.1 All-Electric Travel Trailer]**: A fully electric, aerodynamic travel trailer designed to retain most of a towing EV’s range or boost gas mileage. Type: Hardware (vehicle). [lightshiprv.com/careers](https://lightshiprv.com/careers)
- **[PowerSled]**: An electric mobile power product (introduced May 2026) for off-grid and outdoor use. Type: Hardware. [lightshiprv.com/careers](https://lightshiprv.com/careers)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$2.4M (estimated); total funding $87.8M across five rounds (latest Series B closed December 2025 at $26.6M). [linkedin.com/company/lightshiprv](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightshiprv)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Prelude Ventures (led Series A and Series B), Obvious Ventures (led Seed and Series B)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Expanding Colorado factory from 32,000 to 76,000 sq. ft., aiming to quadruple AE.1 production by end of 2026. [linkedin.com/company/lightshiprv](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightshiprv)
  - Headcount grew 23.8% YoY (now 88 employees). [linkedin.com/company/lightshiprv](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightshiprv)
  - More than 85% of supply chain is US-based. [lightshiprv.com/company](https://lightshiprv.com/company)
  - Employer rating 4.6/5.0 on Built In (5 reviews). [builtin.com/company/lightship-lightshiprvcom](https://builtin.com/company/lightship-lightshiprvcom)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in all-electric RV segment**: Only mass-produced all-electric travel trailer on the market.
- **Aerodynamic design** that preserves EV towing range, solving a key pain point for EV owners.
- **Deep EV talent pool**: Team includes alumni from Tesla, Rivian, Proterra, Zoox, and AeroVironment. [lightshiprv.com/company](https://lightshiprv.com/company)
- **US-centric supply chain** (85%+ domestic) reduces logistics risk and appeals to buyers seeking American-made products.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scale manufacturing**: Expanding factory capacity to 4x current output by end of 2026.
- **Product line expansion**: Introducing PowerSled and potentially more RV models.
- **Sustainability mission**: Cementing position as the go-to electric RV brand for eco-conscious travelers.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Values include “balance at work, home, and in the great beyond,” honoring diverse perspectives, autonomy with collaboration, and building to last. [lightshiprv.com/company](https://lightshiprv.com/company)
- **Work environment**: Highly collaborative, with a high dose of integrity, autonomy, and creativity. [lightshiprv.com/company](https://lightshiprv.com/company)
- **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Roles are listed as on-site (Broomfield, CO or South San Francisco, CA). Hybrid/remote not explicitly mentioned; likely office-first for hardware roles.
- **Notable perks**: DEI focus, supportive of outdoor lifestyle, working on climate-positive products. Compensation rated 3.6/5 on Built In, career advancement 3.6/5; work-life balance scores 5.0/5. [builtin.com/company/lightship-lightshiprvcom](https://builtin.com/company/lightship-lightshiprvcom)

## Sources
1. [Lightship Careers Page](https://lightshiprv.com/careers)
2. [Lightship Company Page](https://lightshiprv.com/company)
3. [Lightship on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightshiprv)
4. [Lightship on Built In](https://builtin.com/company/lightship-lightshiprvcom)
5. [Lightship on Lever (jobs)](https://jobs.lever.co/lightship)

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