HV Systems Integration Engineer

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA,F

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking a High voltage systems integration engineer to own the interface between power hardware and complete energy systems, including MW-scale generators and battery packs. You will lead end-to-end bring-up, architect HV interfaces, and coordinate with SCADA and vehicle networks.

Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to troubleshoot and commission installations. The role requires 7+ years in electrical systems integration, a strong EE foundation, and

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Electrical systems integration and commissioning.
• Advanced level understanding of Electrical Engineering concepts.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, CATIA, Capital.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• System commissioning: end-to-end system bring up and commissioning in test sites or field pilot sites.
• Architecture development: develop clean slate architecture for interfacing high voltage systems with field serviceable equipment, integration of protection equipment and UL/IEEE compliant standards.
• Interface & Communication Coordination: link HV components with SCADA and vehicle/grid networks using CAN, Modbus TCP, I2C, SPI.
• Test Automation & Scripting: write Python or C/C++ scripts to automate bring-up procedures and log real-time data.
• Failure & Root-Cause Analysis: diagnose and troubleshoot problems and feed data back to design teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with electrical hardware, systems, firmware, mechanical, and thermal engineers to meet safety standards and performance goals.
• Bring-up and integration manual: develop technical manuals for customers and internal teams.

Skills

Electrical systems integration

System commissioning

Problem solving / ownership

Advanced electrical engineering

Strong communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field

Tools

MATLAB

CATIA

Capital

CAN

Modbus TCP

I2C

SPI

Job description

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 High voltage (HV) systems integration engineer, you are responsible for owning the layer between individual power hardware components (such as inverters, rectifiers, converters, and battery packs) and complete, functional energy systems such as MW scale generators, auxiliary power sources, electric trucks and battery chargers. This is a high-level ownership role on a growing team that spans multiple business verticals.

Key Responsibilities

• System commissioning: Responsible for end-to-end system bring up and commissioning in test sites or field pilot sites. Scope includes MW scale generators, battery based auxiliary power systems, inverters and other high power systems.
• Architecture development: Develop clean slate architecture for interfacing high voltage systems with field serviceable equipment, integrate protection equipment and meet stringent UL and automotive standards.
• Interface & Communication Coordination: Link High voltage components with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and vehicle/grid networks using protocols like CAN, Modbus TCP, I2C, optical links or SPI.
• Test Automation & Scripting: Write Python or C/C++ scripts to automate bring-up procedure, sequence high‑power runs, and log real‑time performance data.
• Failure & Root‑Cause Analysis: Diagnose and troubleshoot problems on the field and feed data back to firmware and hardware design teams.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work directly with electrical hardware, systems, firmware, mechanical, and thermal engineers to make sure systems meet safety standards (IEEE, NERC, UL) and performance goals.
• Bring‑up and integration manual: Develop technical manuals that can be used by customers and internal teams for quick bring‑up and testing

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Electrical systems integration and commissioning.
• Advanced level understanding of Electrical Engineering concepts and the ability to think on your feet to propose solutions.
• Ability to work with minimum requirements to develop solutions quickly and iterate.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, ability to bring an ownership mindset to problems.
• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, CATIA, Capital
• Ability to travel for 50% of the time both within the US and internationally for troubleshooting and commissioning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with generator and battery based high power systems (MW)
• Experience with large scale data‑center deployments
• Proven track record of fast-pace commissioning and troubleshooting at customer sites.
• Prior experience working for a start‑up.
• Early‑stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$120,000 - $150,000 USD

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