Thermal Engineer, Analysis

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

An American commercial EV company in California is seeking a Thermal Analysis Engineer to develop simulations for electric vehicle components. Candidates should possess over 5 years of experience in thermal analysis, proficiency in STAR-CCM+, and strong collaboration skills. The position offers stock options and a 401k plan among various benefits. If you're passionate about innovation in the EV sector, this role supports the design of medium-duty trucks in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in thermal and/or fluid analysis.
• Experience with multi-phase simulations is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in testing automotive components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document thermal simulations for vehicle components.
• Assess thermal performance under various conditions.
• Provide performance recommendations to design engineers.

Skills

Thermal and fluid analysis

STAR-CCM+ proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration in teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

HPC clusters

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.

The Thermal Engineering team is looking for a seasoned thermal analysis engineer to support the future of medium‑duty trucks. The candidate will develop thermal simulations to support the design and development of electric motors, batteries, power electronics, and more, work with test engineers to validate simulation results, and provide feedback to design teams to improve product performance and reliability in a fast‑paced startup environment.

$140,000 - $160,000 USD

What you will do

• Develop and document thermal simulations for various vehicle components in a 3D simulation environment.
• Assess the thermal performance of vehicle components under both steady‑state and transient conditions, providing performance recommendations to design engineers.
• Document and post‑process simulation results in an organized manner.
• Develop test plans and support the test team in gathering data from physical systems.
• Iterate simulation models to achieve strong correlation and build confidence in results.
• Use simulation models and tools to identify root causes of issues observed during testing and provide feedback to improve reliability.

Who you are

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent relevant educational credential.
• Have 5+ years of experience in thermal and/or fluid analysis.
• Demonstrate strong proficiency in STAR‑CCM+ or similar analysis tools.
• Possess the ability to run large simulation models on HPC clusters.
• Communicate simulation results effectively in both oral and written formats.
• Exhibit strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to collaborate in a dynamic team environment.
• Bring hands‑on experience in testing automotive components.
• Experience with multi‑phase simulations (e.g., VoF or Mixture Multi‑Phase) is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with 1D analysis tools is considered a bonus.

Benefits

• Early‑stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

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