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# Manufacturing Technician at Lightship

- **Company:** Lightship
- **Location:** Broomfield, CO
- **Compensation:** $20–$28/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-07-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/lightship/ce0c5023-713c-44c7-a7c0-36966ed82185

## 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 a Manufacturing Technician, you're a member of a production crew building Lightship's all-electric RVs from the ground up. Lightship manufacturing runs low-volume, new-product-introduction builds - work instructions aren't always mature, and part of the job is building correctly and safely even when the paperwork hasn't caught up yet.

You'll start by executing detailed instructions under close guidance, and grow into handling ambiguity, working across multiple stations, and making judgment calls engineering and quality can trust. A combination of hard work, good judgment, and a good attitude will be essential to your success.

Day shift starts at 7:00 a.m. and finishes at 3:30 p.m. each day (Monday–Friday), with two 15-minute breaks and a half-hour lunch. This role is eligible for overtime pay, and occasional extra hours may be required.

There are multiple openings available, and we'll continue hiring on a rolling basis as we grow our team in 2026.

Beyond Your Station At this stage of the company, no job description can capture everything that comes up on a given day, and "that's not my job description" isn't how this team operates. You may be asked to step outside your assigned station to help Service, support Test on a vehicle commissioning or shakedown, assist the field team on-site, or lend a hand on a customer's vehicle. When the need arises you're expected to bring the same ownership and care to that work as you do at your home station.

## Responsibilities

- Follow all 5S standards and job safety practices, including on-the-job safety, PPE, emergency procedures, and equipment-specific protocols
- Execute released work instructions accurately; ask before deviating, and flag gaps, errors, or missing steps in the instructions when you find them
- Inspect parts and prior work against quality standards and customer specifications; stop and escalate when something looks wrong
- Operate and maintain production equipment to meet plant production goals; assist with preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
- As your skills grow, take on work at additional stations, handle in-station ambiguity safely (a part or tool variation, a step that doesn't quite match the drawing), and help close the gap when a work instruction doesn't match reality
- Occasionally support Service, Test, the field team, or customer vehicle needs when asked
- Build positive working relationships across your team through clear communication, collaboration, and a high degree of integrity
- Partner with engineering and quality to strengthen work instructions and processes, and provide insight on improvement opportunities

## Minimum Qualifications

- This position involves the operation of hoisting and other machinery. In accordance with Colorado and federal child labor laws, employees in this role must be 18 years of age or older at the time of hire.
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- 1+ year of experience in a mechanical, electrical, or related trade with demonstrated basic troubleshooting skills
- Basic computer skills and literacy
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
- Comfortable following detailed instructions today, with a willingness to grow into working from incomplete ones as your skills develop
- Able to lift 25 lbs and be on your feet for a full shift, with regular bending, reaching, and standing

## Preferred Qualifications

- Prior work experience in a startup hardware manufacturing/production environment
- 3+ years in any of the following disciplines: Automotive, Fabrication, Composites, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing or other relevant trades that align with EV/RV manufacturing

Physical Environment and Working Conditions - may be subject to all the following, but not limited to:

- Hot/Cold working conditions
- Loud/Noisy environment
- Standing and walking for prolonged periods of time
- Climbing (stairs, and other equipment as necessary)
- The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position.

## Compensation

- Actual pay rate will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
- Lightship compensation consists of the stated pay range plus equity, which gives you a stake in the company.

## 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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