Harbinger · 3 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Architecture
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $160K/yrHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. As an Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development of electrical distribution systems, focusing on the physical architecture and component selection for wire harnesses and integrated electrical devices.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
3D Harness Design: Utilize CATIA (V5/V6 or 3DEXPERIENCE) to design and route complex wire harnesses, ensuring optimized packaging, bend radius compliance, and clearance from heat sources or moving parts
Device Integration: Design mounting solutions and connectivity interfaces for electrical devices, sensors, and controllers
Schematic Translation: Collaborate with the Systems Engineering team to translate electrical logical schematics into physical wire lists and harness topologies
Component Selection: Select appropriate connectors, terminals, seals, and shielding (conduit, braid, tape) based on environmental requirements (IP ratings, EMI/EMC)
DFM & DFA: Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Assembly (DFA) principles to ensure harnesses are cost-effective and easy to install on the production line
Technical Documentation: Generate 2D formboards, flattened drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM) for external manufacturing partners
Qualification
Required
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
CAD Expertise: Proficient in CATIA, specifically the Electrical Harness Discipline (EHA/EHI modules)
Harness Experience: Proven track record in wire harness design, including understanding of wire gauge sizing, fusing, and grounding strategies
Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with automotive or EV standards (e.g., USCAR, SAE, or ISO 26262)
Preferred
Experience with CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE
Knowledge of high-voltage (HV) cabling and safety requirements for Electric Vehicles
Experience using PDM/PLM systems for version control
Familiarity with harness testing protocols (continuity, pull-testing, environmental validation)
Benefits
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
Company
Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company that focuses on chassis architecture design.
Founded in 2021
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$362.7MKey Investors
Greycroft
2025-11-13Series C· $160M
2025-01-14Series B· $100M
2024-05-21Series Unknown· $13M
Leadership Team
John Harris
CoFounder and CEO
Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-21
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