Electrical Systems Engineer

Electrical Systems Engineer

Garden Grove, CA

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

• Develop and document vehicle electrical architectures, including power distribution and communication networks.
• Work with suppliers to identify, source, and integrate electrical components and wiring harnesses into vehicle platforms.
• Create requirements and test plans for subsystems and components, then execute tests to ensure reliability and manufacturability.
• Provide cross-functional electrical systems support, troubleshooting and resolving vehicle and system-level issues related to electrical systems.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of all systems.
• Maintain clear documentation of designs, test results, and system requirements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in electrical engineering, preferably with a focus on EV or automotive electrical systems design, validation, and production.
• Deep knowledge of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) architectures, wiring systems, power electronics, and vehicle charging technologies.
• A strong understanding of automotive compliance and safety standards like ISO 26262, FMVSS, and EMC/EMI.
• 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.
• 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

$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 click.appcast.io.