Systems Engineer, ADAS

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

A pioneering electric vehicle company in California is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to define and architect ADAS features for electric delivery trucks. This role involves defining requirements, developing system architectures, and leading safety analyses per ISO 26262. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, extensive experience in automotive ADAS, and hands-on skills in Matlab/Simulink. The position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 to $160,000 and comprehensive benefits including stock options and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive ADAS systems engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to ADAS.

Responsibilities

• Define high-level requirements and use cases for core ADAS features.
• Develop logical and physical system architectures.
• Lead Functional Safety analysis and produce concept-level work products.

Skills

Automotive ADAS systems engineering

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Job Overview

Harbinger, an American commercial electric vehicle company, is building a first‑of‑its‑kind EV platform for medium‑duty vehicles and hybrids. The Systems Engineering team needs an experienced Systems Engineer to own the definition and architecture of ADAS features for our commercial electric delivery trucks.

What you will do

• Define high‑level requirements and use cases for core ADAS features such as AEB, ACC, VB, and BUC.
• Develop logical and physical system architectures that describe interactions between sensors, controllers, and physical systems.
• Lead Functional Safety analysis and produce concept‑level work products in accordance with ISO 26262.
• Decompose vehicle‑level requirements and the PDL into system, component, and interface requirements using Flow Engineering.
• Define the Design Verification Plan (DVP&R) for ADAS functions.
• Oversee testing from SIL to HIL and proving‑ground track testing.
• Analyze test data to fine‑tune sensitivity thresholds and calibrations, balancing safety and false‑positive detection.

Who you are

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of automotive ADAS systems engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink control logic.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to ADAS.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and effective communication in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 USD
• Early‑stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

EEO Statement

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 identity or expression, disability, marital or domestic partnership status, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please email [e-mail].