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Vehicle Durability Test Engineer (Contract)

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Hybrid
Garden Grove, CA
35-40
Senior level
Hybrid
Garden Grove, CA
35-40
Senior level
As a Vehicle Durability Test Engineer, you will plan, execute, and analyze vehicle tests, collaborating with teams to enhance vehicle performance and safety.
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About Harbinger

Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.

Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.

Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.


Job Overview

Harbinger is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Vehicle Test Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and analyzing vehicle testing activities to ensure the quality, performance, and safety of our vehicles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues, contributing to the successful development and launch of new vehicles.


What You’ll Do:

  • Develop and execute test plans for various vehicle systems and components.
  • Select the instrumentation, instrument the vehicle and ensure the quality of the data recorded. 
  • Conduct vehicle testing on test tracks, public roads, and controlled environments.
  • Analyze test data to identify and diagnose performance issues and defects.
  • Document test results, findings in Jira, and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
  • Work collaboratively with design, development, and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve identified issues.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of test methodologies and standards.
  • Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and advancements in vehicle testing technologies.


Who You Are:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience as a Vehicle Test Engineer or related role.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle systems and components, including powertrain, chassis, electrical, and electronics.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive test plans.
  • Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficient in data analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with automotive testing standards (e.g., ISO, SAE) is a plus.
  • Experience with specific testing methodologies (e.g., NVH, durability, reliability) is a plus
    Pay Rate: $35/hr - $40/hr

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 [email protected].

 

Candidate Data Privacy

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”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

 

Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

 

Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

 

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.


Top Skills

Automotive Testing Standards
Data Analysis Tools
JIRA
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Harbinger Garden Grove, California, USA Office

12821 Knott St, Garden Grove, CA, United States, 92841

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