Harbinger Motors Inc.
Automotive & MobilityDirect Greenhouse career site

Systems Engineer, Electrical

Pay
$140,000 – $160,000 per year
Location
Garden Grove, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
5+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • ISO 26262
  • BMS
  • vehicle communication protocols
  • fast charging systems
  • electric drives

Also useful

  • IEC 61508
  • MIL-STD-882E

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Pto

Job Overview

The Systems Engineering team is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to define, develop, and verify high-voltage and low-voltage system-level requirements for our EV platform. This role is responsible for defining requirements for HV components, LV networks, charging system integration, energy/thermal management trade-offs and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the electrical domain.

What you will do

  • Develop and document HV and LV system architectures, technical specifications, and electrical power budgets in Harbinger's requirement management system, Flow Engineering.
  • Write comprehensive requirements, fault-management strategies, and test plans for HV and LV subsystems.
  • Partner closely with Powertrain, Battery, Harness, Functional Safety, and Software teams to ensure electrical systems meet overall vehicle targets, thermal limits, and regulatory standards.
  • Define vehicle operational power modes and manage LV power consumption targets across all vehicle states.
  • Define logic and safety mechanisms for AC/DC fast charging protocols, vehicle state transitions during charging, and charging interface standards

Who you are

  • Possess a Bachelor's degree or other relevant educational credential
  • 5+ years of experience in systems engineering in the automotive field or similar, with a strong emphasis on Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architectures and HV/LV systems.
  • Broad understanding of total BEV systems, including energy management, battery systems (BMS), electric drives, vehicle state machines, thermal loops, and charging systems.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to requirements and testing of automotive systems.
  • Experience with software and vehicle communication protocols and requirements, diagnostic tools, and software-hardware integration.
  • Experience with hands-on vehicle and system testing and ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
  • Experience with IEC 61508 or MIL-STD-882E a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a dynamic team environment

Key Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) - 100% employee covered
  • Early-stage Stock Options
  • Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
  • Annual Vacation Bonus
  • Wellness & Fertility Benefits
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

California Pay Range $140,000—$160,000 USD

About Harbinger

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

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