Harbinger Motors
Staff Powertrain Engineer (Advanced Engineering)
$170K–$200K
Garden Grove, CA +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove, California, United States - Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
About the job
Leads powertrain engineering from advanced concepts through production launch and product life, developing electric drive units, engines, or generator sets and guiding cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Lead powertrain system design and development, breaking down complex challenges and supporting junior engineers.
- Set technical standards and best practices, and support clean-sheet projects with research and benchmarking.
- Work with technicians and suppliers to prototype and validate systems, and communicate complex technical information.
What they ask for
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience, emphasizing mechanical design.
- Owned multiple automotive powertrain systems from concept through full life; experience with EDUs, IC engines, or Gen-sets.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD, FEA, and rotating-component design; deep understanding of powertrain manufacturing processes.
Nice to have
- CATIA 3DX
Pay
$170,000 — $200,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
Electric Drive Units (EDUs), Internal Combustion (IC) engines, Power Generation units (Gen-sets), CATIA 3DX, FEA
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