<div><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;"><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.</span></p></div><p></p><h3><strong>Job Overview</strong></h3><p>The Systems Engineering team at <strong>Harbinger Motors</strong> is seeking a <strong>highly skilled Systems Engineer</strong> to define, develop, and verify vehicle-level system requirements for our next generation of electric commercial vehicles. In this role, you’ll be responsible for translating business and customer needs into clear, testable technical specifications, ensuring that every subsystem integrates seamlessly into the overall vehicle architecture. You’ll collaborate across multiple disciplines — from software to electrical and mechanical engineering — to deliver vehicles that meet our rigorous performance, safety, and regulatory standards.</p><p>This position requires a balance of technical expertise, systems thinking, and strong cross-functional communication. You will play a key role in shaping how we design and validate complete vehicle systems from concept through production.</p><hr><h3><strong>What You Will Do</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Develop and document system-level technical specifications</strong> for vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with business, customer, and regulatory requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Lead the definition and decomposition of requirements</strong> from the vehicle level down to subsystem and component levels.</p></li><li><p><strong>Create and maintain detailed system architecture documentation</strong>, interface definitions, and design traceability matrices.</p></li><li><p><strong>Author, review, and manage requirements and test plans</strong> for vehicle-level systems and subsystems, ensuring full traceability through the product lifecycle.</p></li><li><p><strong>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams</strong> — including mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers — to ensure systems integrate cohesively and meet all performance targets.</p></li><li><p><strong>Conduct design reviews and verification activities</strong>, ensuring system behavior meets defined requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Support validation and testing efforts</strong>, including data analysis, issue resolution, and test report documentation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Contribute to continuous improvement</strong> of systems engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards.</p></li><li><p><strong>Participate in benchmarking activities</strong> to evaluate competitor systems and identify innovation opportunities.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><strong>Who You Are</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Hold a <strong>Bachelor’s degree</strong> in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).</p></li><li><p>Bring <strong>5+ years of experience</strong> in systems engineering within the automotive or related high-tech industry.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate <strong>deep understanding of systems engineering principles</strong>, including requirements management, traceability, and validation.</p></li><li><p>Familiar with <strong>industry standards</strong> such as ISO 26262 (functional safety), ASPICE, and other automotive quality frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>requirements management tools</strong> (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of <strong>software and digital communication protocols</strong> (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.) and their specifications.</p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>hands-on device or subsystem testing</strong> and data analysis.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>high-voltage systems and safety standards</strong> is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communicator and collaborator with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment.</p></li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><strong>Key Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></div><ul><li>Comprehensive Health, Dental &amp; Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered</li><li>Early-stage Stock Options</li><li>Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) &amp; Parental Leave</li><li>Annual Vacation Bonus</li><li>Wellness &amp; Fertility Benefits</li><li>Cell Phone Stipend</li><li>Complimentary Meals &amp; Stocked Kitchens</li></ul></div><div>California Pay Range</div><div><span>$140,000</span><span>—</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;"><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;"><strong>Candidate Data Privacy</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:8pt;">Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.</span></div><p> </p></div>

<p>Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger's best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced for zero acquisition premium.&nbsp;<br />Harbinger: familiar form, revolutionary foundation.</p>

Systems Engineer, Vehicle

<div><p><span><strong>About Harbinger</strong></span></p><p><span>Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.</span></p></div><p></p><h3><strong>Job Overview</strong></h3><p>The Systems Engineering team at <strong>Harbinger Motors</strong> is seeking a <strong>highly skilled Systems Engineer</strong> to define, develop, and verify vehicle-level system requirements for our next generation of electric commercial vehicles. In this role, you’ll be responsible for translating business and customer needs into clear, testable technical specifications, ensuring that every subsystem integrates seamlessly into the overall vehicle architecture. You’ll collaborate across multiple disciplines — from software to electrical and mechanical engineering — to deliver vehicles that meet our rigorous performance, safety, and regulatory standards.</p><p>This position requires a balance of technical expertise, systems thinking, and strong cross-functional communication. You will play a key role in shaping how we design and validate complete vehicle systems from concept through production.</p><hr><h3><strong>What You Will Do</strong></h3><ul><li><p><strong>Develop and document system-level technical specifications</strong> for vehicle platforms, ensuring alignment with business, customer, and regulatory requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Lead the definition and decomposition of requirements</strong> from the vehicle level down to subsystem and component levels.</p></li><li><p><strong>Create and maintain detailed system architecture documentation</strong>, interface definitions, and design traceability matrices.</p></li><li><p><strong>Author, review, and manage requirements and test plans</strong> for vehicle-level systems and subsystems, ensuring full traceability through the product lifecycle.</p></li><li><p><strong>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams</strong> — including mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers — to ensure systems integrate cohesively and meet all performance targets.</p></li><li><p><strong>Conduct design reviews and verification activities</strong>, ensuring system behavior meets defined requirements.</p></li><li><p><strong>Support validation and testing efforts</strong>, including data analysis, issue resolution, and test report documentation.</p></li><li><p><strong>Contribute to continuous improvement</strong> of systems engineering processes, tools, and documentation standards.</p></li><li><p><strong>Participate in benchmarking activities</strong> to evaluate competitor systems and identify innovation opportunities.</p></li></ul><hr><h3><strong>Who You Are</strong></h3><ul><li><p>Hold a <strong>Bachelor’s degree</strong> in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).</p></li><li><p>Bring <strong>5+ years of experience</strong> in systems engineering within the automotive or related high-tech industry.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate <strong>deep understanding of systems engineering principles</strong>, including requirements management, traceability, and validation.</p></li><li><p>Familiar with <strong>industry standards</strong> such as ISO 26262 (functional safety), ASPICE, and other automotive quality frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>requirements management tools</strong> (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of <strong>software and digital communication protocols</strong> (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.) and their specifications.</p></li><li><p>Experience with <strong>hands-on device or subsystem testing</strong> and data analysis.</p></li><li><p>Exposure to <strong>high-voltage systems and safety standards</strong> is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent communicator and collaborator with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment.</p></li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><strong>Key Benefits &amp; Perks:</strong></div><ul><li>Comprehensive Health, Dental &amp; Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered</li><li>Early-stage Stock Options</li><li>Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) &amp; Parental Leave</li><li>Annual Vacation Bonus</li><li>Wellness &amp; Fertility Benefits</li><li>Cell Phone Stipend</li><li>Complimentary Meals &amp; Stocked Kitchens</li></ul></div><div>California Pay Range</div><div><span>$140,000</span><span>—</span><span>$160,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><span><strong>Equal Opportunity</strong></span></div><div><span>Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span><strong>Candidate Data Privacy</strong></span></div><div><span>Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.</span></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><span>Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.</span></div><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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