Harbinger Motors Inc.
Staff Powertrain Engineer (Advanced Engineering)
Garden Grove, CA · Staff+
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$19,051 more — $189,051 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $189,051 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Software Developers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Software Developers (15-1252) · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
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Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of key Powertrain systems such as Electric Drive Units (EDUs) or Generator Sets (Gen-sets), and Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
- Break down complex technical challenges into smaller components and support junior engineers in delivering solutions.
- Set standards and create best practices for others to follow in technical tasks (FEA, design guidelines, hand calculations etc)
- Support developing clean-sheet projects, creating novel solutions from first principals, academic research, and industry benchmarking
- Work closely with technicians and suppliers to create prototypes for validations
- 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).
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on mechanical design.
- A clear communicator, who has a proven record of delivering complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams under tight deadline pressure.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (CATIA 3DX preferred), FEA (stress analysis, thermal simulations, etc.) and the design of rotating components.
Compensation
- California Pay Range
- $170,000 - $200,000 USD
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
- 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
Company info
- Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
Equal opportunity
- Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.
- 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.
- 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").
- 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.
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