Systems Engineer, Vehicle at Harbinger Motors

Garden Grove, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, Electric Vehicles, Commercial VehiclesIndustries

Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Bring 5+ years of experience in systems engineering within the automotive or related high-tech industry
  • Demonstrate deep understanding of systems engineering principles, including requirements management, traceability, and validation
  • Familiar with industry standards such as ISO 26262 (functional safety), ASPICE, and other automotive quality frameworks
  • Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.)
  • Knowledge of software and digital communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.) and their specifications
  • Experience with hands-on device or subsystem testing and data analysis
  • Exposure to high-voltage systems and safety standards is a plus
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Excellent communicator and collaborator with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop and document system-level technical specifications for vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with business, customer, and regulatory requirements
  • Lead the definition and decomposition of requirements from the vehicle level down to subsystem and component levels
  • Create and maintain detailed system architecture documentation, interface definitions, and design traceability matrices
  • Author, review, and manage requirements and test plans for vehicle-level systems and subsystems, ensuring full traceability through the product lifecycle
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers — to ensure systems integrate cohesively and meet all performance targets
  • Conduct design reviews and verification activities, ensuring system behavior meets defined requirements
  • Support validation and testing efforts, including data analysis, issue resolution, and test report documentation
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of systems engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards
  • Participate in benchmarking activities to evaluate competitor systems and identify innovation opportunities

Skills

Systems Engineering
Requirements Definition
System Architecture
Requirements Decomposition
Traceability Matrices
Test Plans
Vehicle Systems
Cross-Functional Collaboration
DOORS
SysML
MATLAB
Simulink

Harbinger Motors

Electric vehicle manufacturer for commercial use

About Harbinger Motors

Harbinger Motors manufactures electric vehicles specifically for the commercial sector, targeting businesses that need vehicles for delivery, public transportation, and logistics. Their unique chassis design enhances the driver's experience, safety, and productivity, making their vehicles user-friendly and efficient. The vehicles are equipped with drive-by-wire steering and are designed to be ready for autonomous driving. Harbinger Motors also emphasizes ergonomics, featuring a low floor height for improved driver comfort. Unlike many competitors, they utilize a data-driven approach to understand customer needs better, allowing them to offer tailored solutions and related services such as customer support and maintenance. The goal of Harbinger Motors is to transform the commercial vehicle industry by focusing on the needs of drivers and enhancing overall vehicle performance.

Gardena, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$71MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Stock Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Meal Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from legacy manufacturers may impact Harbinger's market share.
Over-reliance on large customers like THOR Industries poses financial risks.
Rapid expansion could lead to operational challenges and quality control issues.

Differentiation

Harbinger offers a unique EV platform with zero acquisition premium.
The company focuses on driver experience, safety, and productivity in commercial vehicles.
Harbinger's vehicles are autonomous-ready with drive-by-wire steering and ergonomic design.

Upsides

Harbinger secured $400M in pre-orders, indicating strong market demand.
The company raised $73M in Series A funding, supporting growth and expansion.
Harbinger's focus on medium-duty EVs aligns with rising urban logistics needs.

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