West Coast Sales Engineer

Harbinger Motors Inc.

$120K — $140K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role such as Sales Engineering or Applications Engineering.
  • Strong understanding of automotive, electrification, and industrial technologies.
  • Ability to articulate complex technical information clearly to varied audiences.
  • Excellent communication skills focused on customer needs.
  • Experience in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Sales from initial customer engagement through to the delivery of vehicles.
  • Lead technical discussions and deliver product demonstrations.
  • Assess customer operations to recommend tailored vehicle configurations.
  • Act as the technical expert on Harbinger’s vehicle platform and charging solutions.
  • Prepare technical proposals and respond to customer inquiries.
  • Collaborate across departments to address technical issues and integrate customer feedback into product development.
  • Support pilot programs, customer launches, and industry events.

Benefits

  • 100% employee-covered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Early-stage stock options for employee ownership.
  • Robust retirement savings options, including 401k, HSA, and FSA.
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
  • Annual vacation bonus to encourage personal time off.
  • Wellness and fertility benefits to support employee health.
  • Cell phone stipend to aid communication needs.
  • Complimentary meals and well-stocked kitchens for employee convenience.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

As a Sales Engineer, you'll be the technical partner to our commercial sales team, helping customers understand how Harbinger's platform solves real-world fleet challenges. You'll work directly with customers while partnering closely with Engineering, Product, Service, and Sales to develop technical solutions that accelerate vehicle adoption.
  • Partner with Sales throughout the customer journey, from initial discovery through vehicle delivery.
  • Lead technical discussions, product demonstrations, and customer presentations.
  • Understand customer operations and recommend vehicle configurations that meet their business needs.
  • Serve as the technical expert on Harbinger's vehicle platform, charging solutions, and commercial applications.
  • Develop technical proposals, respond to customer requirements, and support RFPs.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve technical challenges and communicate customer feedback that shapes future products.
  • Support pilot programs, customer launches, dealer training, and industry events.

What You'll Bring
  • 5+ years of experience in Sales Engineering, Applications Engineering, Field Engineering, or another customer-facing technical role.
  • Strong understanding of automotive, commercial vehicles, electrification, industrial equipment, or related technologies.
  • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for a wide range of audiences.
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-moving, highly collaborative startup environment.

Bonus Points
  • Experience supporting commercial fleets or medium-duty vehicles.
  • Knowledge of EV powertrains, charging infrastructure, or fleet operations.
  • Experience working with dealers, upfitters, or technical channel partners.


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-$140,000 USD

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