Systems Engineer, Electrical

Harbinger Motors Inc.

$140K — $160K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education in a relevant field
  • 5+ years experience in systems engineering, particularly in BEV architectures
  • Strong understanding of BEV systems including energy management and charging
  • Knowledge of automotive systems' standards and testing practices
  • Experience with software and vehicle communication protocols
  • Hands-on experience in vehicle and system testing, ISO 26262 compliant
  • Familiarity with IEC 61508 or MIL-STD-882E is advantageous
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to collaborate effectively

Responsibilities

  • Develop and document HV and LV system architectures and specs
  • Write detailed requirements, fault-management strategies, and test plans
  • Collaborate with teams in Powertrain, Battery, Harness, and Software to meet vehicle targets
  • Define vehicle power modes and manage LV power consumption
  • Establish logic and safety mechanisms for charging protocols and interfaces

Benefits

  • 100% employee-covered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Early-stage stock options
  • Robust retirement savings plans including 401k
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Annual vacation bonus
  • Wellness and fertility benefits
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Complimentary meals and stocked kitchens
Full Job Description
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

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