Harbinger Motors Inc.

Harbinger Motors Inc.

Powertrain Test Engineer

Garden Grove, CA · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$120k-$140kDetected 14 days ago
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70

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Level III · 3×
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Level II$94,8272 entries
Level III$119,3303 entries
Level IV$143,8324 entries

Level IV starts at $143,832 — $23,832 above the bottom of this range, and above its posted ceiling.

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About the role

  • Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
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Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute component and system-level development and validation testing of electric motors and drive units within the lab.
  • Design and architect electric motor and drive unit dynamometers and HIL systems for development testing of advanced concept projects.
  • Source, troubleshoot, and maintain test rig equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems across custom test rigs
  • Design, fabricate, and assemble a wide variety of fixtures, adapters, mounts, and tooling for instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and test devices.
  • Design and construct electrical control panels (including power distribution, grounding, fuses, relays, terminal blocks, and safety interlocks) for automated test systems.
  • Document system designs, schematics, software logic, and test procedures for compliance and knowledge transfer.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 executing development and validation test plans through comprehensive test planning, data analysis, and report writing.

Requirements

  • Strong ability to rapidly troubleshoot issues and solve problems related to mechanical, electrical, and software systems in a test lab environment.
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical hand tools and electronics test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscope, power analyzers, data acquisition and measurement sensors.
  • Knowledge of the communications protocols of and ability to use drivers for NI-XNET (CAN and LIN) and NI-VISA Serial (RS232, RS485) and TCP/IP (Modbus, SCPI, FTP and TCP/IP).

Compensation

  • California Pay Range
  • $120,000 - $140,000 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

  • Job Overview Based out of our Garden Grove headquarters, the Powertrain Test Engineer is responsible for execution of system level Powertrain testing as part of Harbinger's development and validation process.
  • Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
  • Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation.
  • Based out of our Garden Grove headquarters, the Powertrain Test Engineer is responsible for execution of system level Powertrain testing as part of Harbinger's development and validation process.

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.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Knowledge of the communications protocols of and ability to use drivers for NI-XNET (CAN and LIN) and NI-VISA Serial (RS232, RS485) and TCP/IP (Modbus, SCPI, FTP and TCP/IP).
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