Staff Powertrain Engineer (Advanced Engineering)

The role

The Staff Powertrain Engineer serves as a domain leader and technical authority for powertrain development from advanced concepts through production launch. This role involves designing and developing systems like Electric Drive Units, Generator Sets, and Internal Combustion Engines.

What you will do

• Lead the design and development of key Powertrain systems such as Electric Drive Units (EDUs) or Generator Sets (Gen-sets), and Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
• Break down complex technical challenges into smaller components and support junior engineers in delivering solutions
• Set standards and create best practices for others to follow in technical tasks
• Support developing clean-sheet projects, creating novel solutions from first principals, academic research, and industry benchmarking
• Work closely with technicians and suppliers to create prototypes for validations
• Take in, process, and communicate complex technical information to a wide audience

Required qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on mechanical design
• Foundational knowledge of HV motor/generator design and manufacturing processes
• Design engineer who has owned multiple powertrain systems from concept through full life in an automotive environment
• Demonstrated experience working with Electric Drive Units (EDUs), Internal Combustion (IC) engines, or Power Generation units (Gen-sets)
• Deep understanding of powertrain manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems
• Proficiency in FEA (stress analysis, thermal simulations, etc.)
• Proficiency in the design of rotating components
• Clear communicator with a proven record of delivering complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams under tight deadline pressure

Nice to have

• CATIA 3DX

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. Their team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts aims to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.