Harbinger · 1 day ago
Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Frame and Cab
Garden Grove, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle 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
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
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
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company that focuses on chassis architecture design.
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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