Electrical Systems Engineer

$140k - $160k

Full-time

Harbinger Motors

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.
Job Summary
Harbinger is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing and integrating the core electrical systems that power our commercial EVs. This is a hands-on position where you'll be responsible for the entire engineering process, from design and development to validation and production. You'll work on cutting-edge technologies that are critical to the performance, safety, and success of our vehicles.
Responsibilities
Design & Development: Develop and document vehicle electrical architectures, including power distribution and communication networks.
Component Integration: Work with suppliers to identify, source, and integrate electrical components and wiring harnesses into vehicle platforms.
Testing & Validation: Create requirements and test plans for subsystems and components, then execute tests to ensure reliability and manufacturability.
Troubleshooting: Provide cross-functional electrical systems support, troubleshooting and resolving vehicle and system-level issues related to electrical systems.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of all systems.
Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of designs, test results, and system requirements.
Qualifications
Education: A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
Experience: Proven experience in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on EV or automotive electrical systems design, validation, and production.
Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) architectures, wiring systems, power electronics, and vehicle charging technologies.
Knowledge of Standards: A strong understanding of automotive compliance and safety standards like ISO 26262, FMVSS, and EMC/EMI.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with automotive communication protocols like CAN, LIN, and Ethernet. Experience with modeling tools like MATLAB/Simulink is a plus. Experience with Capital tools is a huge plus.
Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced 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
Equal Opportunity
Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at View email address on ev.careers.
Candidate Data Privacy
Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

Apply

Vacancy posted 6 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Electrical Systems Engineer in California vacancy

Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer
$195k - $240k
...JetZero Team We are experienced aerospace professionals and engineers, excited about the future. That future will only be... ...better for both passengers and carriers. We are seeking a Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer to own the design, development, and certification...
Suggested
Local area
Visa sponsorship
JetZero
Long Beach, CA
5 days ago
Lead Electrical Systems Engineer
$131.3k - $237.35k
...Leidos Defense is seeking a highly skilled, visionary Principal Electrical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In... ...integration, and deployment of next-generation tactical systems, advanced avionics, and flight instrumentation for critical...
Suggested
Full time
For subcontractor
Worldwide
Flexible hours
Leidos
San Diego, CA
5 days ago
ENGINEERING TECH (ELECTRICAL)
$118k - $170k
...that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air... ...planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics... ...working to make this future a reality.As an Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be a part of...
Suggested
Permanent employment
Casual work
Immediate start
Reliable Robotics
Mountain View, CA
3 days ago
Electrical Engineering I - Remote
$112k - $194k
...industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s... ...of assets. We are looking for systems engineers with experience in this field to help design... ..., including but not limited to electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, or systems...
Suggested
Full time
Work experience placement
Immediate start
Remote work
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
4 days ago
Electrical Engineering an
$87.1k - $157.45k
...Solutions (SES) operation at Leidos currently has an opening for an Electrical Engineer to work for the Ports and Borders (P&B) business unit in our... ...ray based security equipment.Design electrical circuits and systems to support development of X-ray equipment including data...
Suggested
Full time
Leidos
Vista, CA
5 days ago
Electrical Engineering - Maintenance, electrical engineering
$154.95k - $196.48k
Mid-Senior Level | Full-time Engineering | Livermore, CA | 08/13/2026Reference #: REF8702RJob Code: TSS.3 Technical Services & Ops... ...make a real impact.Job DescriptionWe have an opening for an Electrical Systems Engineer. You will be responsible for a variety of...
Full time
For contractors
Work experience placement
For subcontractor
Work from home
Relocation
Flexible hours
1 day per week
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Livermore, CA
3 days ago
Principal Electrical Systems Design Engineer
$178.6k - $215.8k
...software-defined high-power microwave (HPM) systems with devastating counter-electronics... ...you will work closely with a talented engineering team in a fast-paced environment to... ...communications, safety, and other system electrical needs. This position will report to the...
Permanent employment
Work at office
Epirus
Torrance, CA
5 days ago
Electrical Engineering- Senior
$180k - $260k
...that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air... ...planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics... ...to make this future a reality.As a Sr. Electrical Systems Engineer, you will be a part of...
Permanent employment
Casual work
Immediate start
Reliable Robotics
Mountain View, CA
3 days ago
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER IV (CORONA)
$151k - $177k
Description: CLP Engineering (CLPE) is growing our engineering team in Corona, and seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer IV- Substation Design with a PE license and 8+ years of... ...Design sub-transmission systems, substations, switching stations, and complex...
Full time
Temporary work
For contractors
Work experience placement
For subcontractor
Relocation package
City Light & Power, Inc
Corona, CA
a month ago
Electrical Engineering an
$87.1k - $157.45k
...SES) operation at Leidos currently has an opening for an Electrical Engineer to work for the Ports and Borders (P&B) business unit in our... ...security equipment. Design electrical circuits and systems to support development of X-ray equipment including data acquisition...
Local area
Immediate start
Leidos
Vista, CA
2 days ago
Electronics and Electrical Engineering
$140k - $160k
...Electrical Systems EngineerGarden Grove, CAHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an... ...seeking a highly skilled and passionate Electrical Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in developing...
Local area
Harbinger
Garden Grove, CA
4 days ago
Electrical Systems Engineer
...Electrical Systems EngineerThe marine industry supports recreation, global commerce, and national defense. And yet it runs on technology that... ...powers it.Who We're Looking ForAs Arc's Electrical Systems Engineer, you will own the design, build, integration and execution...
Permanent employment
Full time
Arc Boat Company
Torrance, CA
4 days ago
Solar Array Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4
$114k - $171k
...employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for... ....Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Solar Array Electrical Engineer - Level 3/4 to join the Vehicle Engineering Directorate...
Full time
Relocation package
Shift work
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach, CA
4 days ago
Electrical Engineering- Senior
$132.1k - $165.1k
...Electric Adventure Vehicle EngineerRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous... ...field and production issues, develop robust engineering changes, and verify solutions through... ...vehicle programs by investigating electrical system issues identified in manufacturing or...
Full time
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Shift work
Rivian
Palo Alto, CA
4 days ago
Electrical Engineer, Sensors (Starship Avionics)
$105k - $120k
...SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, SENSORS (STARSHIP AVIONICS)The Sensor Development team designs, builds, and tests innovative sensing solutions that are critical...
Permanent employment
Temporary work
SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA
3 days ago
Electrical Systems Engineer
$120k - $150k
...About Avive: Avive Solutions, Inc. ( is a growth stage Automated External Defibrillator (AED) company with a connected response system that is rapidly gaining market share. We are a mission driven team that is quite literally saving lives. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA...
Local area
Avive
Brisbane, CA
10 days ago
Electrical Systems Engineer
...Building the Future from Circuit to Code We're seeking a hands-on, highly inventive Electrical Systems Engineer to architect, build, and bring sophisticated, embedded products to life. This is a role for someone who enjoys owning the entire engineering journey—from...
Full time
ChromoLogic
Monrovia, CA
a month ago
Senior Systems Engineer, Sensors
...technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid... ...Role Description We are seeking a creative, hands-on Senior Systems Engineer to lead ambiguous sensing and measurement problems with real...
Local area
Gridware
San Francisco, CA
9 days ago
Senior Solar Process Engineer
$140k - $175k
...new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize... ...a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you...
Permanent employment
Shift work
K2 Space
Los Angeles, CA
5 days ago
Engineering Specialist - Solar and BESS
...Job Description About Burns: Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design... ...service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and... ...and large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) initiatives. The Engineering Specialist...
For contractors
Burns Engineering, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
6 days ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Sensor Cleaning
$179k - $245k
Foster City, CAAdvanced Hardware Engineering - Mechanical Engineering /Full-time /HybridAs a Mechanical Design Engineer on the Sensor Cleaning... ..., integrating, validating, and launching sensor cleaning systems that maintain the performance of cameras, lidars, and other...
Full time
Temporary work
Work experience placement
Relocation package
Zoox
Foster, CA
7 days ago
Senior Electrical Engineer (Sensor Systems)
$146k - $194k
...industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s... ...design reviewsBuild up and test of engine system components through lab, ground, and... ...QUALIFICATIONSBS/MS or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with 7+ years...
Full time
Work experience placement
Immediate start
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
3 days ago
Principal Image Sensor Technology Engineer
$180k - $230k
DescriptionAs the Principal Image Sensor Technology Engineer in the Office of the CTO at OMNIVISION (OVT), you will drive the systems development of CMOS Image Sensors. This includes next generation image sensors, modules and or imaging systems. You will create suitable...
Work at office
Omnivision Technologies
Santa Clara, CA
3 days ago
Engineer II, Mechanical - Sensors
$90k - $115k
Job Summary:The Engineer II, Mechanical - Sensors is responsible for the design, development, testing, and sustaining of mechanical components... ...product development and manufacturing.Translate product and system requirements into mechanical design requirements and solutions...
Flexible hours
Masimo
Irvine, CA
3 days ago
Solar Array Engineer
$110k - $140k
...talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.Vast is looking for a Solar Array Engineer, reporting to the Principal Power Systems Engineer, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of...
Permanent employment
Full time
Temporary work
Weekend work
Vast Space
Long Beach, CA
3 days ago
Sr. Electrical Systems Sustaining Engineer
$132.1k - $165.1k
...forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the... ...field and production issues, develop robust engineering changes, and verify solutions through... ...programs by investigating electrical system issues identified in manufacturing or...
Full time
Contract work
Temporary work
Part time
Local area
Shift work
Rivian
California
a month ago
Staff Electrical Architecture System Engineer
$204k - $280k
Foster City, CAVehicle Development - Vehicle Integration Engineering /Full-time /On-siteZoox is seeking a Staff Electrical Architecture System Engineer to join our Electrical Architecture team. Led by the Principal Architect, The Zoox Electrical Architecture Team is responsible...
Full time
Temporary work
Relocation package
Zoox
Foster, CA
5 days ago
Integration Engineering Electrical
$146k - $253k
...the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems... ...military in months, not years.We are looking for an Electrical Systems Integration Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Costa Mesa, CA. In...
Full time
Work experience placement
Immediate start
Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
5 days ago
Electrical Engineering / System Design
...driven Information Technology Services & HCM solutions firm that consults with mid-market & enterprise companies. Job Title: Electrical Engineer / System Design Engineer Location: Dublin, CA Duration: Fulltime and Onsite. Job Description & Skill Requirement:The Systems...
Full time
SRI Tech
Dublin, CA
3 days ago
Principal Power Systems Engineer
$200.5k - $314.48k
...nuclear development leverages modern software engineering to rapidly deliver safe, factory-built... ...Radiant is seeking a talented Principal Power Systems Engineer to lead the design, modeling, and validation of electrical power systems supporting our nuclear microreactor...
Full time
Summer work
Immediate start
Remote work
Flexible hours
Weekend work
Radiant Industries
El Segundo, CA
6 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Electrical Systems Engineer. Be the first to apply!