Sr. Powertrain Test Engineer

About Harbinger

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.

Job Overview

Based out of our Garden Grove headquarters, the Senior Powertrain Test Engineer is responsible for execution of system level Powertrain testing as part of Harbinger’s development and validation process. They will collaborate closely with fellow test engineers to execute comprehensive system-level testing, drive innovation in our test facility capabilities, and partner with stakeholders to develop robust testing methodologies. The role will have a key focus on the electrical, mechanical, and software integration of Powertrain systems and test rigs, building out robust instrumentation and data acquisition systems, and development of automated test software focusing on repeatability, efficiency, and safety.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and execute component and system-level development and validation testing of electric motors and drive units within the lab.
• Maximize testing efficiency and data integrity through application of advanced methodologies, software development, and test automation.
• Design and construct electrical control panels (including power distribution, grounding, fuses, relays, terminal blocks, and safety interlocks) for automated test systems.
• Develop and maintain automated test software using LabVIEW or other text based programming environments for control of test hardware (e.g., DAQs, power supplies, relays, sensors).
• Leverage data analysis and advanced testing methodologies to reproduce and characterize failures for rapid issue resolution.
• Design and architect electric motor and drive unit dynamometers and HIL systems for development testing of advanced concept projects.
• Document system designs, schematics, software logic, and test procedures for compliance and knowledge transfer.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (or similar) with a minimum of 7 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on validation testing and system integration (mechanical, electrical, and software).
• Demonstrated experience in working with NI hardware (PXIe-RT, cRIO, and cDAQ) and coding with real-time and FPGA modules.
• Deep understanding of dynamometer operating principles from a system level, with the ability to conceptualize, design, and specify comprehensive test cell layouts for high-voltage EV powertrains.
• Proficiency in software development and scripting with experience in automation.
• Ability to use and write drivers for NI-XNET (CAN and LIN) and NI-VISA Serial (RS232, RS485) and TCP/IP (Modbus, SCPI, FTP and TCP/IP).
• Fundamental understanding of the working principles of electric motors and inverters.
• Familiarity with electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, power analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors

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

$140,000 — $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.

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