# Staff Mechanical Engineer, Powertrain at Harbinger

- Company: Harbinger
- What the company does: Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs. Backed by ArcTern Ventures.
- Company website: https://harbingermotors.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Garden Grove, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-14
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/harbingermotors/jobs/5253737007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/harbinger-staff-mechanical-engineer-powertrain/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on mechanical design
- A design engineer who has owned multiple powertrain systems from concept through full life in an automotive environment
- Demonstrated experience in working with Electric Drive Units (EDUs) and Internal Combustion (IC) engines
- Deep understanding of powertrain manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (CATIA preferred), FEA (stress analysis, thermal simulations etc) and the design of rotating components
- A clear communicator, who has a proven record of delivering complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams under tight deadline pressure

Tags: Powertrain

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