Power Electronics Engineer

The role

The Power Electronics Engineer will drive the architecture, design, validation, integration, and testing of High Voltage components and systems for vehicles. This role owns the end-to-end lifecycle of critical power systems from architectural strategy to laboratory testing.

What you will do

• Drive architecture, component selection, analysis, and design of high-power power electronics.
• Lead testing and bring-up of power electronics components.
• Oversee and execute the design of complex circuit boards (PCBs).
• Lead DFMEA, worst-case circuit analysis (WCCA), thermal analysis, and system-level evaluations.
• Direct testing and validation efforts on high voltage components and systems.
• Architect test bench setups and provide hands-on support for bring-up.
• Collaborate with and mentor cross-functional teams to troubleshoot electrical and EMI issues.
• Engage with suppliers and the sourcing team to identify and procure components.
• Generate technical reports and present design reviews to leadership.

Required qualifications

• Proven track record of designing, building, and testing high-power electronics projects.
• Experience in the 100s of kW range.
• 10+ years of hands-on electrical engineering experience.
• Background in analog/digital electronics, power conversion, and energy storage technology.
• Strong hands-on capabilities for testing and troubleshooting complex electrical components and systems.
• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or closely related fields with a focus on high voltage systems.
• Extensive experience with the electrical design of mixed-signal PCBs for traction inverters or on-board chargers.
• Highly proficient with Altium Designer (or similar schematic/layout tools).
• Proficient with circuit simulation software like LTspice.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving complex EMI/EMC related issues.

Nice to have

• Megawatt (MW) scale experience
• Familiarity with software, digital communication specifications, and embedded firmware development
• Experience with CATIA

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

About the company

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company. They aim to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.