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Harbinger · 1 day ago

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Frame and Cab

positionGarden Grove, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$140K/yr - $160K/yr
date8+ years exp

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. The Senior Design & Release Engineer will lead the architecture of the frame and cab interface systems, acting as the technical authority for the primary structure while mentoring junior engineers and managing program milestones.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design and release of the primary ladder frame and cab mounting systems using CATIA V5/V6
Define system-level requirements and technical specifications for the chassis platform
Directly interface with CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering) teams to iterate on frame stiffness, NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness), and durability
Drive the sourcing process by evaluating supplier technical capabilities and managing technical reviews (DFMEA/PFMEA)
Optimize the chassis for "Skateboard" architecture, ensuring seamless integration of the e-axle and battery modules

Qualification

CATIA V6Automotive experienceChassis designPLM systemsAutomotive materialsTechnical specificationsSupplier evaluationMentoring

Required

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
8+ years of automotive experience, specifically in chassis, frames, or body-in-white (BIW)
Expert-level mastery of CATIA V6 (3DEXPERIENCE) and PLM systems (Enovia/Teamcenter)
Proven track record of taking complex mechanical systems from 'blank page' concept through Start of Production (SOP)
Deep knowledge of automotive materials (High-Strength Steels, Aluminum) and joining methods (MIG welding, SPR, structural adhesives)

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

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Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company that focuses on chassis architecture design.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Garden Grove, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://harbingermotors.com

H1B Sponsorship

Harbinger has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (37)
2024 (24)
2023 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$362.7M
Key Investors
Greycroft
2025-11-13Series C· $160M
2025-01-14Series B· $100M
2024-05-21Series Unknown· $13M

Leadership Team

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John Harris
CoFounder and CEO
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Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
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Recent News

GlobeNewswire
Harbinger Electric Step Vans and Cab Chassis Vehicles Now Available on Comvoy®, the National Commercial Vehicle Marketplace
2025-12-16
Sourcery
CEO Bezos, Alex Karp, Elad Gil
2025-11-21
Yahoo Finance
FedEx Fuels Harbinger’s $160M Raise While Einride Goes Public in New Wave of Electric Trucking Bets
2025-11-19
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