Power Electronics Engineer

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDV coverage

Stock options

401k

PTO & Parental Leave

Vacation bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals & stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. in California is seeking a senior Power Electronics Engineer to own the architecture, design, validation, and testing of high-voltage power systems for its EV platform.

You will drive end-to-end development from concept to verification, enabling traction inverters, on-board chargers, and DC-DC converters with a focus on performance and cost. You will lead cross-functional teams, perform rigorous DFMEA, thermal and EMI analyses, and mentor engineers while collaborating with

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering with high voltage focus.
• 10+ years hands-on electrical engineering in high-power systems.
• Background across automotive, aerospace, grid storage, or renewables;Power electronics mastery.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead high-power power electronics architecture and designs.
• Lead end-to-end testing and bring-up with powertrain components.
• Oversee PCB design to IPC standards for reliability and cost.
• Lead DFMEA, WCCA, thermal analyses, and system evaluations.
• Direct testing and validation at labs and external sites.
• Mentor cross-functional teams and coordinate supplier engagement.

Skills

High-Power Design

Leadership

System Integration

Analogue & Digital

Thermal Analysis

EMI/EMC Expertise

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

LTspice

CATIA

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.

Power Electronics Engineer

Job Overview

As a key technical leader on the Electrical Engineering team, the Power Electronics Engineer will drive the architecture, design, validation, integration, and testing of High Voltage (HV) components and systems for Harbinger’s vehicles. You will own the end‑to‑end lifecycle of critical power systems, bridging the gap between high‑level architectural strategy and hands‑on laboratory testing.

We are industry‑agnostic for this role; whether your background is in automotive, aerospace, grid storage, renewables, or heavy industry, the core requirement is a proven track record of delivering high‑power (100kW+ to Megawatt scale) power electronics projects from concept through validation.

We are open to hiring at the Sr. or Principal level.

What You’ll Do:

• Architect and Lead: Drive the architecture, component selection, analysis, and design of high‑power (100kW to MW class) power electronics aimed at high performance and cost optimization, including on‑board chargers, DC‑DC converters, and traction inverters.
• End‑to‑End Testing: Lead the testing and bring‑up of power electronics components, seamlessly integrating them with powertrain components and the broader charging ecosystem.
• Advanced PCB Design: Oversee and execute the design of complex circuit boards (PCBs), optimizing for low‑cost, high‑reliability, and high‑performance based on IPC standards.
• Reliability & Analysis: Lead DFMEA, worst‑case circuit analysis (WCCA), thermal analysis, and other critical system‑level evaluations.
• Validation Leadership: Direct testing and validation efforts on high voltage components and systems, setting the standard for test protocols within the team.
• Hands‑on Bring‑Up: Architect test bench setups and provide hands‑on support for board‑level, component‑level, and vehicle‑level bring‑up at in‑house facilities and external test sites.
• Cross‑Functional Troubleshooting: Collaborate with and mentor cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex electrical and EMI issues as they arise.
• Strategic Sourcing: Engage strategically with suppliers and the sourcing team to identify, evaluate, and procure cutting‑edge components. Support design releases and modifications based on vendor capabilities.
• Technical Communication: Generate comprehensive technical reports and present critical design reviews to executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Who You Are:

• High‑Power Experience: You have a proven track record of designing, building, and testing high‑power electronics projects. Experience in the 100s of kW range is required, with Megawatt (MW) scale experience being highly desirable.
• Industry Flexible: You have 10+ years of hands‑on electrical engineering experience. We are open to backgrounds in automotive, robotics, aerospace, grid‑scale energy storage, marine, rail, or renewables—as long as you have worked at these demanding power levels (100kW+).
• Deep Technical Expertise: Strong, authoritative background in analog/digital electronics, power conversion, and energy storage technology (including power electronics, control theory, motor drives, and battery systems).
• Design & Test Master: You are equally comfortable at a CAD workstation as you are in the high‑voltage lab. You possess strong hands‑on capabilities for testing and troubleshooting complex electrical components and systems.
• Education: Strong academic background (BS/MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or closely related fields with a focus on high voltage systems.
• Mixed Signal & Tools: Extensive experience with the electrical design of mixed‑signal PCBs for traction inverters or on‑board chargers. Highly proficient with Altium Designer (or similar schematic/layout tools) and circuit simulation software like LTspice.
• EMI/EMC Expert: Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving complex EMI/EMC related issues.
• System Integration: Familiarity with software, digital communication specifications, and embedded firmware development is a strong plus.
• Mechanical Familiarity: Experience with CATIA to support design releases is a strong plus.
• Leadership: Exceptional problem‑solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate dynamically within a fast‑paced team 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

$160,000 — $220,000 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].

Candidate Data Privacy

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