Chassis Engineer, Suspension

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Early-stage Stock Options

401k, HSA, FSA

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking a Chassis Engineer, Suspension to design high-performance suspension systems for our medium-duty EV platform. You will work across architecture, packaging, and validation to ensure durability and ride quality for electric vans and trucks.

Responsibilities include system architecture, design to production, DV plan execution, supplier collaboration, and rigorous documentation while supporting up to 20% travel domestically.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Define the mechanical suspension architecture for front and rear axles, ensuring seamless integration with electric drivetrains.

Skills

Suspension design

EV/HEV experience

Load path analysis

Systems engineering

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) +5 years

Bachelor’s degree +7 years

Tools

CATIA v5

CATIA v6

Job description

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.

Role Overview

As a Chassis Engineer, Suspension , you will be a foundational member of the engineering team at Harbinger, responsible for the design and delivery of high‑performance mechanical suspension systems for our next‑generation medium‑duty electric vehicle platform. This role spans the entire product lifecycle—from initial benchmarking and architectural definition for front and rear axles to the final release of production‑ready components. You will ensure that our electric vans and pickup trucks deliver industry‑leading durability, safety, and ride quality while meeting the unique demands of heavy‑battery packaging and commercial duty cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Define the mechanical suspension architecture for front and rear axles, ensuring seamless integration with electric drivetrains.
• Design & Development: Transition suspension components from early concept through to fully manufacturable parts, including detailed packaging, layout, and refinement.
• Benchmarking: Analyze the medium‑duty segment to understand and exceed existing mechanical suspension standards for EVs and commercial trucks.
• Technical Specifications: Translate vehicle‑level requirements into granular component specifications and supplier‑facing requirements.
• Validation & Testing: Define and execute the Design Validation Plan (DVP), ensuring system safety and functionality with comprehensive reporting.
• Supplier Management: Lead automotive suppliers through the Design for Manufacturing (DFM) process, overseeing part delivery, quality reports, and production milestones.
• Documentation: Release complete engineering drawings and maintain a rigorous project issue list to ensure program milestones are met.

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: * Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) + 5 years of relevant experience.

  • OR Bachelor’s degree + 7 years of relevant experience.

• Suspension Design: At least 5 years of experience in automotive suspension design specifically for commercial applications or pickup trucks.

• EV Specialization: 5+ years of experience designing suspension systems specifically for electric or hybrid vehicles , with a deep understanding of EV‑specific load paths.

• CAD Mastery: Expert‑level proficiency in CATIA v5 and/or v6 , specifically for suspension kinematics modeling and clearance checking.

• Manufacturing Expertise: Strong background in forging and casting design with a proven track record of launching multiple parts into production.

• Load Path Analysis: Expert understanding of suspension load paths, static/dynamic loads, and the interplay between moving and rotating components.

• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically for supplier visits and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Kinematic Automation: Experience developing CATIA v6 macros to automate and report clearances across a full range of suspension travel.
• End-to-End Delivery: Demonstrated “cradle-to-grave” product development experience, taking chassis components from a blank sheet to mass production.
• Systems Engineering: Strong ability to set high‑level design requirements for complex assemblies and drive resolutions for multi‑disciplinary technical issues.
• Commercial Acumen: Familiarity with the specific durability and payload requirements of the medium‑duty delivery and logistics sector.

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

$110,000—$140,000 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 [e-mail].

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