Sean Smith

Sean Smith is a seasoned engineering professional with extensive experience in vehicle integration and mechanical design, currently serving as a Staff Vehicle Geometric Integration Engineer at Lightship since January 2025. Previously, Sean held various roles at Nikola Corporation from April 2019 to March 2025, including Staff Engineer and Lead Engineer for Vehicle Integration, where key responsibilities encompassed integrating the PlusAI L2 ADAS system into the TRE Bev and managing battery systems within existing architectures. Sean's engineering career also includes notable positions at Dynsity Technology Holdings, Romeo Power Technology, Faraday Future, and IKHANA Group, where contributions ranged from designing sheet metal structures and battery modules to leading complex engineering projects. Sean holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Eastern Washington University and an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Everett Community College.