# Staff Powertrain Engineer (Advanced Engineering) 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: 2026-10-13
- Apply by: 2026-11-27
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/harbingermotors/jobs/5265174007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/harbinger-staff-powertrain-engineer-advanced-engineering/

## About the role

Based out of our Garden Grove headquarters, the Staff Powertrain Engineer serves as a domain leader and technical authority responsible for driving powertrain development from advanced concepts through production launch and full product life. They will have deep knowledge in Electric Drive Units (EDUs) and Internal Combustion (IC) engines. 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
- Curiosity for engineering and eagerness to make a positive impact
- Strong project discipline without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
- Foundational knowledge of HV motor/generator design and manufacturing processes
- A 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)

Tags: Powertrain

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/harbinger-staff-powertrain-engineer-advanced-engineering/