Test Systems Engineer, Powertrain

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

401k/HSAs/FSAs

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors in Garden Grove seeks a Powertrain Test Engineer to lead and execute system-level testing of EV powertrains in a dedicated lab environment. You’ll develop dyno and HIL capabilities, instrument test rigs, and partner with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to validate performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, instrumentation, data acquisition, and robust test planning with a focus on high-voltage EV powertrains.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering or similar with 3+ years in validation testing and system integration.
• Strong understanding of dynamometer operating principles and high-voltage EV powertrains.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and software integration in test labs.

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.
• Source, troubleshoot, and maintain test rig equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems.
• Leverage data analysis to reproduce and characterize failures for rapid issue resolution.
• Design, fabricate, and assemble fixtures, adapters, mounts, and tooling for instrumentation and test devices.
• Design and construct electrical control panels for automated test systems.
• Document system designs, schematics, software logic, and test procedures for compliance and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Dynamometer design

Data analysis

Test instrumentation

NI-XNET

NI-VISA

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Dynamometers

HIL systems

Data acquisition

Oscilloscope

Power analyzers

CAN/LIN drivers

Job description

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 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 executing development and validation test plans through comprehensive test planning, data analysis, and report writing.

What You’ll Do:

• 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
• Leverage data analysis and advanced testing methodologies to reproduce and characterize failures for rapid issue resolution.
• 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.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering (or similar) with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on validation testing and system integration (mechanical, electrical, and software).
• 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.
• Fundamental understanding of the working principles of electric motors and inverters.
• 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).
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$120,000 - $140,000 USD

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