Systems Engineer, ADAS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead the definition and architecture of ADAS features for their commercial electric delivery trucks. This role involves managing the systems engineering lifecycle, defining requirements, and ensuring functional safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience in ADAS systems engineering, hands-on experience with ISO 26262, and a Bachelor's degree. The position offers a salary range of $120,000—$160,000 and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive ADAS systems engineering.
• 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 ADAS features.
• Develop logical and physical system architectures.
• Lead Functional Safety analysis for ADAS functions.

Skills

Automotive ADAS systems engineering

ISO 26262 Functional Safety

MATLAB/Simulink control logic

Strong problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or other relevant credential

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.

Job Overview

The Systems Engineering team is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to own the definition and architecture of ADAS features for our commercial electric delivery trucks. In this role you will define how the vehicle perceives the world and reacts to it. You will lead the systems engineering lifecycle from defining the customer use cases and sensor architecture to managing Functional Safety (ISO 26262) and vehicle‑level validation.

What You Will Do

• Define high‑level requirements and use cases for core ADAS features for Harbinger vehicles such as AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking), ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control), VB (Virtual Bumper) and BUC (back‑up camera).
• Develop logical and physical system architectures showing interactions between sensors, controllers and physical systems.
• Lead Functional Safety analysis and work product creation at the concept and system level for ADAS functions.
• Decompose vehicle‑level requirements and the PDL into system, component and interface requirements using our requirement management tool, Flow Engineering.
• Define the DVP&R (Design Verification Plan) for ADAS features.
• Oversee testing from SIL to HIL and proving ground track testing.
• Analyze test data to fine‑tune sensitivity thresholds and calibrations to balance safety and false‑positive detection.

Who You Are

• Possess a Bachelor's degree or other relevant educational credential.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive ADAS systems engineering.
• 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 with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a dynamic 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: $120,000—$160,000 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 that requires accommodations in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].