The Role
Own the lifecycle engineering of low-voltage automotive components, from requirements, prototyping, sourcing, design validation, and supplier coordination through production launch and sustaining engineering. Maintain PLM documentation, support PPAP and SOP activities, manage ECOs, track schedules, and lead root-cause investigations. Collaborate with electrical, software, mechanical, supply chain, supplier quality, and program management teams to deliver reliable EV components.
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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.
You’ll own the engineering design of Low Voltage Components through their entire lifecycle (e.g. Electronic Control Modules, Sensor Systems, Lighting Modules, etc). Your main crossfunctional interfaces will be with Electrical and Software Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Program Management.
- Concept & Requirements: Support definition of critical interfaces with mechanical, electrical and software systems. Perform proof of concept studies and create prototypes to validate initial assumptions. Collect and document component requirements
- Sourcing & Supplier Selection: Benchmark available off the shelf components. Support creation of Request for Quote (RFQ) packages and Statements of Work (SOW) with Supply Chain colleagues, and support supplier assessment.
- Design, Development, & Validation: Lead technical development of your component utilizing both in-house capabilities and supplier resources. Ensure design iterations are appropriately documented and communicated via 3D CAD, electrical specifications, etc. Ensure the component schedule is accurate, flag lead-time risk early and keep supplier deliveries on track for prototype and production builds. Document the Design Validation Plan (DVP) with the supplier and review test results to ensure product quality.
- Production Launch: Collect and maintain all necessary documentation to release your components within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and Start of Production (SOP) activities for your component.
- Sustaining Engineering: Drive continuous improvement to cost, quality, and functionality of your components. Lead root cause activities for plant and field issues, and support supplier quality issues. Initiate and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as necessary.
What You'll Need (Qualifications)
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience: Internship or extracurricular experience in product engineering, electrical or electromechanical design, system engineering, or technical program management, specifically focused on automotive electromechanical control systems or wire harnesses.
- Software Proficiency: Experience with 3D CAD tools (e.g. CATIA, Solidworks, NX, or similar)
- Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of low voltage electrical principles, mechanical packaging concepts, and automotive durability factors. Basic understanding of automotive connectors and pinouts. Automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet) are a plus
- Project Management Skills: Ability to identify, track, and communicate key project milestones and activities
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of bridging the gap between hardware, software, and non-technical teams.
- Prior experience working at an early-stage electric vehicle startup.
- Experience in SAE Collegiate Design Series (FSAE, Baja, etc)
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, 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 [email protected].
Candidate Data Privacy
Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field
- Internship or extracurricular experience in product engineering, electrical or electromechanical design, systems engineering, or technical program management focused on automotive electromechanical control systems or wire harnesses
- Experience with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar
- Understanding of low-voltage electrical principles, mechanical packaging concepts, and automotive durability factors
- Basic understanding of automotive connectors and pinouts
- Ability to identify, track, and communicate project milestones and activities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
- Experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet
- Experience at an early-stage electric vehicle startup
- Experience with SAE Collegiate Design Series programs such as FSAE or Baja
Harbinger Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is highlighted as 100% employer‑paid for employees across postings, indicating strong medical, dental, and vision support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is described as generous, with parental leave and an annual vacation bonus appearing alongside core PTO.
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The Company
What We Do
Harbinger is a 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 support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium. Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.
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