EV & Hybrid Powertrain Systems Lead

Harbinger

Garden Grove (CA)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 200,000

Full time

30 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage
Early-stage stock options
401k, HSA, FSA
PTO & parental leave
Annual vacation bonus
Wellness benefits
Cell phone stipend
Complimentary meals & stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger, based in Garden Grove, seeks a Staff Powertrain Engineer to lead powertrain development from concept to production launch. You will own EDUs, ICE, and Gen-sets, while guiding cross-functional teams in design, analysis, and validation.

The role demands deep knowledge of HV systems, thermal management, and manufacturing, with a track record of delivering complex powertrain projects on time.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on mechanical design.
  • Strong knowledge of powertrain systems including EDUs, ICEs, and Gen-sets.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of Powertrain systems (EDUs, Gen-sets, ICE).
  • Break down complex challenges and mentor junior engineers.
  • Set standards and best practices for technical tasks (FEA, design guidelines).
  • Support clean-sheet projects with novel solutions from first principles.

Skills

Powertrain design
EDU/ICE knowledge
HV motor design
3D CAD (CATIA)
FEA + thermal simulations
Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA 3DX
FEA

Job description

Harbinger, based in Garden Grove, seeks a Staff Powertrain Engineer to lead powertrain development from concept to production launch. You will own EDUs, ICE, and Gen-sets, while guiding cross-functional teams in design, analysis, and validation.

The role demands deep knowledge of HV systems, thermal management, and manufacturing, with a track record of delivering complex powertrain projects on time.

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