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Electrical Engineer, Power Electronics

Harbinger Motors
On-site
Garden Grove, California, United States
$100,000 - $140,000 USD yearly

About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.

 

Job Overview

As a member of the Electrical Engineering team, this role will focus on design, validation, integration, and testing of High voltage (HV) components and systems that are part of Harbinger’s vehicle. 

What You’ll Do:

  • Power electronics component selection, analysis and design aimed at cost-down and high performance including on-board chargers, DC-DC converters and traction inverters. 
  • Testing and bring-up of power electronics components along with integration with powertrain components or charging ecosystem.  
  • Design of circuit boards (PCBs) with a focus on optimizing for low-cost and high performance based on IPC standards.
  • Perform DFMEA, worst-case circuit analysis and other similar analysis. 
  • Lead testing and validation efforts on high voltage components and systems. 
  • Support design releases and modifications based on vendor feedback. 
  • Setup test bench and support board level, component level and vehicle level bring-up. This includes testing at our in-house facilities as well as at external facilities. 
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to troubleshoot and provide fixes for electrical issues as they arise.
  • Engage with suppliers and sourcing to identify components for sourcing and procurement. 
  • Technical report generation and presenting at critical review meetings.


Who You Are:

  • Strong background in analog electronics, digital electronics, power conversion and energy storage technology including power electronics, control theory, motor drives and battery systems. 
  • Strong hands-on capability for testing and troubleshooting complex electrical components and systems. 
  • Strong academic background (BS/MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Applied physics or closely related fields with a focus on high voltage systems. 
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering in the automotive, robotics, aerospace or other similar fields.. 
  • Experience with troubleshooting EMI related issues is a strong plus.
  • Experience with Electrical design of mixed signal PCBs for traction inverters or on board chargers is a strong plus. 
  • Experience with CATIA to support design releases is a strong plus.
  • Experience and familiarity with Altium Designer or similar schematics capture and PCB layout tool is a strong plus.
  • Embedded firmware development and programming experience is a strong plus. 
  • Experience with circuit simulation software such as LTspice.
  • Experience with software and digital communication specifications and requirements is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a dynamic team environment

Rev up your career with our electrifying compensation and benefits package! At Harbinger Motors, we understand that your skills, experience, and expertise are as unique as our cutting-edge electric vehicles. That's why we tailor our offers to suit your individual profile, considering your years of experience, specialized knowledge, and market demands.

In addition to a competitive base salary, our perks charge ahead of the competition:

  • 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Accelerate Your Wealth: As an early stage employee, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options.
  • Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit.
  • Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries.
  • Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized.

These are just a few of our benefits and perks, as we're constantly adjusting and adding more benefits to best serve our teammates. At Harbinger Motors, we don't just offer jobs; we provide the fuel for your career journey. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable transportation, where your hard work and dedication are always rewarded.

Get ready to drive your career forward with us!

California Pay Range

$100,000 - $140,000 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 info@harbingermotors.com.
 
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.
 
Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
 
Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
 
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.

 

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