Systems Engineer, Electrical

Garden Grove, CA. Posted 3 months ago

The role

The Electrical Systems Engineer will define, develop, and verify high-voltage and low-voltage system-level requirements for an EV platform. This role involves managing HV components, LV networks, charging system integration, and energy/thermal management trade-offs.

What you will do

Develop and document HV and LV system architectures, technical specifications, and electrical power budgets in Flow Engineering.
Write requirements, fault-management strategies, and test plans for HV and LV subsystems.
Partner with Powertrain, Battery, Harness, Functional Safety, and Software teams.
Define vehicle operational power modes and manage LV power consumption targets.
Define logic and safety mechanisms for AC/DC fast charging protocols, vehicle state transitions, and charging interface standards.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree or other relevant educational credential
5+ years of experience in systems engineering in the automotive field or similar
Strong emphasis on Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architectures and HV/LV systems
Broad understanding of total BEV systems, including energy management, battery systems (BMS), electric drives, vehicle state machines, thermal loops, and charging systems
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to requirements and testing of automotive systems
Experience with software and vehicle communication protocols and requirements, diagnostic tools, and software-hardware integration
Experience with hands-on vehicle and system testing and ISO 26262 Functional Safety
Strong problem-solving skills

Nice to have

Experience with IEC 61508 or MIL-STD-882E

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 works to bring an EV platform to support medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.