Systems Engineer, Electrical

Harbinger; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDV coverage

Stock options

Retirement savings

PTO & parental leave

Annual vacation bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals & stocked kitchen

Job summary

Harbinger in California is seeking an experienced Electrical Systems Engineer to define, develop, and verify high-voltage and low-voltage system-level requirements for our EV platform. This role ensures safety and regulatory compliance across the electrical domain.

You will collaborate with Powertrain, Battery, Harness, and Software teams to meet vehicle targets, thermal limits, and charging system integration, while shaping energy management and BEV architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent credential.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience in automotive BEV environments.
• Understanding of BEV systems including energy management, battery systems, electric drives, and charging.
• Experience with software/hardware integration and vehicle communication protocols.
• ISO 26262 Functional Safety experience; IEC 61508 or MIL-STD-882E a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV/LV architectures, specs, and power budgets in Flow Engineering.
• Write requirements, fault-management strategies, and test plans for HV/LV subsystems.
• Collaborate with Powertrain, Battery, Harness, Functional Safety, and Software teams.
• Define vehicle power modes and manage LV consumption across all states.
• Define charging protocol logic, state transitions during charging, and interface standards.

Skills

Systems engineering (auto)

BEV architectures

HV/LV systems

Vehicle protocols

Diagnostics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

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 Electrical Systems Engineer to define, develop, and verify high-voltage and low-voltage system-level requirements for our EV platform. This role is responsible for defining requirements for HV components, LV networks, charging system integration, energy/thermal management trade-offs and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the electrical domain.

What you will do:

• Develop and document HV and LV system architectures, technical specifications, and electrical power budgets in Harbinger's requirement management system, Flow Engineering.
• Write comprehensive requirements, fault-management strategies, and test plans for HV and LV subsystems.
• Partner closely with Powertrain, Battery, Harness, Functional Safety, and Software teams to ensure electrical systems meet overall vehicle targets, thermal limits, and regulatory standards.
• Define vehicle operational power modes and manage LV power consumption targets across all vehicle states.
• Define logic and safety mechanisms for AC/DC fast charging protocols, vehicle state transitions during charging, and charging interface standards.

Who you are:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree or other relevant educational credential
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering in the automotive field or similar, with a strong emphasis on Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architectures and HV/LV systems.
• Broad understanding of total BEV systems, including energy management, battery systems (BMS), electric drives, vehicle state machines, thermal loops, and charging systems.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to requirements and testing of automotive systems.
• Experience with software and vehicle communication protocols and requirements, diagnostic tools, and software-hardware integration.
• Experience with hands-on vehicle and system testing and ISO 26262 Functional Safety.
• Experience with IEC 61508 or MIL-STD-882E a plus.
• 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

$140,000 - $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.

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