Senior Mechanical Engineer – Exteriors, Closures

Lightship

. Develop and execute mechanical designs for linear actuation, windows/glazings, or closures, from conception through prototyping and production, selecting manufacturing technologies well matched to program volumes and in line with vehicle cost and performance targets.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeBroomfield • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute mechanical designs for linear actuation, windows/glazings, or closures, from conception through prototyping and production, selecting manufacturing technologies well matched to program volumes and in line with vehicle cost and performance targets.
Develop and release design data and documentation to adequately specify subsystem content at RFQ, prototype and production release phases.
Support selection of suppliers and act as primary contact for vehicle exterior component suppliers through the DFM, prototyping, and production readiness phases.
Plan and carry out component and subsystem level testing to validate designs and identify opportunities for design improvement throughout the phases.
Provide input into, and support the execution of system and vehicle level testing as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS mechanical/aerospace engineering or similar (MS preferred)
5+ years of relevant experience
Experience designing and engineering similar products, taking them from concept to production manufacturing, ideally in a lower volume environment
Relevant prior experience in RV, automotive or aerospace design/engineering, including bonded and opening windows, exterior doors and mechanisms, or linear actuation.
Familiarity with DFM for one or more of the following: glass and polycarbonate glazing, sheet metal, molded parts, sealing profiles, CNC machined components, gear mechanisms.
Solid working knowledge of a 3D CAD system, ideally Catia V5 or 3DX Catia (NX or SolidWorks are also considered)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designlinear actuationprototypingproduction manufacturingdesign for manufacturing (DFM)3D CADCatia V5NXSolidWorkstesting and validation

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingproject managementattention to detail

Certifications

BS in mechanical engineeringMS in mechanical engineering