Firmware Engineer, LUS

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft Urban Solutions powers the bike-sharing and scooter-sharing systems that move millions of people in over 60 cities worldwide. We built North America's first automated bike-share system and continue to lead the micromobility revolution. Our systems operate globally - from Citi Bike in New York to BIXI in Montrea...

We're not just technology providers - we operate these systems, building the software, hardware, and operations that make urban micromobility work at scale.

Drive design decision by collaborating with product, engineering (EE/ME/FW/SW), reliability, and systems engineering teams
Lead post-launch sustaining activities intended to support a smooth transition into production while maintaining high quality standards
Derive technical architecture and engineering specifications from product requirements
Use analysis to support engineering designs
Lead sustaining and continuous improvement projects from concept through release and into field operations
Work with GSM and Manufacturing teams to vet supply chain and production partners
Prototype; create quick experimental mock-ups and meticulous mechanical models
Research technologies and scope development opportunities
Develop CAD databases and drawing packages, and drive handoff to manufacturers
Support the build and test product development cycle, travel required
Test failure analysis and solution validation to complete successful product development
Conduct field failure analysis and solution evaluation
Lead large projects from idea to positive execution
Act on feedback to learn and grow
Effectively communicate across cross functional teams to achieve results
BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, and 5+ years of related industry experience
Experience leading the development of a feature or module of a consumer product 
Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals, including solid mechanics, electromagnetics, thermodynamics, and knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Experience in performing tolerance analyses and working through DFM challenges with external vendors
Proactive problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
Skilled in 3D CAD, Basic GD&T knowledge and experience releasing 2D drawings
Working knowledge of FEA principles
Experience traveling to manufacturing partners 
Track-record for successfully shipping product and working cross functionally across an organization