Electrical Engineer

Summary

Join Harbinger Motors, a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, as a High Voltage and Power Electronics team member. This role centers on PCB design and manufacturing for power converters, inverters, and related components. The position offers the possibility of remote work anywhere in the US. You will design schematics, optimize board layouts, collaborate with engineering teams, manage part libraries, and generate technical reports. Harbinger provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive health coverage, stock options, flexible PTO, vacation stipends, and paid lunches/dinners.

Requirements

• Be passionate about PCB design and enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Possess a strong academic background (BS/MS/PhD) in Electrical Engineering with a solid foundation in Analog and Digital Electronics
• Have 5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering in the automotive, robotics, aerospace or other similar fields
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of mixed signal board design and signal integrity
• Possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within a dynamic team environment

Responsibilities

• Design schematics for high voltage Electronic components
• Optimize multi-layer board layout along with stackup definition and relevant IPC standards for High voltage creepage and clearance requirements
• Work closely with powertrain and mechanical engineering teams to identify thermal and mechanical constraints for components on PCBs
• Serve as the technical point of contact for PCB manufacturing along with review of DFM and DFA requirements
• Work closely with the supply chain team to provide inputs on RFQs and lead-time requirements
• Perform board stackup and architecture study targeted at high power density and efficiency
• Define ICT test strategy and design PCBs for high-volume manufacturing
• Manage Altium part libraries and footprints
• Generate technical reports and present at critical review meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Have prior experience in working with 800V systems in the area of power electronics
• Have experience with EMI qualification process such as CISPR-25
• Possess experience and familiarity with Altium Designer or similar schematics capture and PCB layout tool
• Have experience working with PCB manufacturing for large volume builds
• Have experience with circuit simulation software such as LTspice

Benefits

• 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Early-stage stock options
• Flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days
• Annual vacation stipend
• Paid lunches and dinners