Harbinger
Systems Engineer, Body & Infotainment
Harbinger, Garden Grove, California, United States, 92641
Job Overview
As a member of Harbinger's Systems Engineering team, you will play an active role in defining system attributes, requirements, and user interface design to provide an intuitive driver experience. You will support vehicle development and test, and software feature definition.
What You’ll Do
Develop system requirements for Harbinger’s body systems to meet vehicle targets including exterior lighting, driver information and telltales, wiper/washers, anti-theft and immobilization, and auxiliary power.
Identify features for infotainment system and develop product roadmap with appropriate milestones, working closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering, design, and product management to ensure alignment between customer needs and technical capabilities.
Contribute to design of user workflows, applying UI‑UX principles.
Develop comprehensive technical specifications based on customer input, considering factors such as usability, performance, and regulatory compliance.
Work closely with cross‑functional teams within Harbinger and external vendors.
Serve as the voice of the customer within the engineering team, advocating for customer‑centric design and solutions.
Facilitate communication between internal teams and customers to address inquiries, clarify requirements, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
5‑7 years of experience in systems engineering, requirements management, or a customer‑facing role within the automotive or consumer electronics industry.
Familiarity with a broad range of automotive body systems.
Experience with feature benchmarking. Infotainment feature benchmarking preferred.
Exposure to operating systems such as Linux, QNX, CarPlay, Android Automotive.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with customers and internal stakeholders.
Experience with Functional Safety / ISO26262 is a plus.
Proficiency in tools and methodologies for requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, UML).
Experience with UI mockup and wireframing is a plus.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and systems engineering practices.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Key Benefits & Perks
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
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range $120,000 — $160,000 USD
Equal Opportunity 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. 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.
Referral Program Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harbinger by 2x.
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What You’ll Do
Develop system requirements for Harbinger’s body systems to meet vehicle targets including exterior lighting, driver information and telltales, wiper/washers, anti-theft and immobilization, and auxiliary power.
Identify features for infotainment system and develop product roadmap with appropriate milestones, working closely with cross‑functional teams including engineering, design, and product management to ensure alignment between customer needs and technical capabilities.
Contribute to design of user workflows, applying UI‑UX principles.
Develop comprehensive technical specifications based on customer input, considering factors such as usability, performance, and regulatory compliance.
Work closely with cross‑functional teams within Harbinger and external vendors.
Serve as the voice of the customer within the engineering team, advocating for customer‑centric design and solutions.
Facilitate communication between internal teams and customers to address inquiries, clarify requirements, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Who You Are
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
5‑7 years of experience in systems engineering, requirements management, or a customer‑facing role within the automotive or consumer electronics industry.
Familiarity with a broad range of automotive body systems.
Experience with feature benchmarking. Infotainment feature benchmarking preferred.
Exposure to operating systems such as Linux, QNX, CarPlay, Android Automotive.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate customer needs into technical requirements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with customers and internal stakeholders.
Experience with Functional Safety / ISO26262 is a plus.
Proficiency in tools and methodologies for requirements elicitation, analysis, and documentation (e.g., DOORS, JIRA, UML).
Experience with UI mockup and wireframing is a plus.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and systems engineering practices.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Key Benefits & Perks
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
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
California Pay Range $120,000 — $160,000 USD
Equal Opportunity 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. 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.
Referral Program Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harbinger by 2x.
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