
Vehicle Durability Test Engineer (Contract)
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 support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies designed specifically for commercial and specialty vehicles, Harbinger is bringing a first-of-its-kind EV platform to market, priced at acquisition parity to traditional diesel vehicles. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.
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
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